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Straws and Pins
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In this activity, learners build bridges and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with straws and pins.

Roller Coasters
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In this design challenge, learners will create their own roller coaster using household objects for the track and a marble or small ball as their cart.

Cup Towers
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In this activity, learners explore different ways to stack cups to meet a personal goal.

Build a Bridge
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In this activity, learners use design thinking to design and build their own bridge out of household materials including adhesives and/or connectors.

Lever Cowboy
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In this activity, learners build a figure that moves and "comes to life" when they pull its string.

Build A Treetop Walkway
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Build and test a scale model of a rainforest canopy walkway.

Zipline
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In this design activity, learners create a vehicle that can transport a load, like a favorite toy or as a recycled object, from the top of a zipline to the bottom using only gravity.

Crazy About Kites
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In this activity, learners build a kite out of paper, change it, and try to make it fly even better. With their new knowledge of kite making, students can then go on to create their own kite designs.

Shaking It!
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In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.

Exploring the Solar System: Asteroid Mining
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In this activity, learners will imagine the challenges and opportunities of asteroid mining.