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EEEEK--A Mouse!
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how engineering solved the problem of human/computer interface.

Pipeline Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers develop pipeline systems to transport oil, water, gas, and other materials over very long distances.

Move That Lighthouse!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.

Popsicle Bridge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has impacted the development of bridges over time, including innovative designs and the challenge of creating bridges that become landmarks for a cit

Oil Spill Solutions
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In this activity, learners explore how environmental engineers might approach solving the problem of an oil spill.

Sticky Engineering Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.

Engineered Music
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In this activity, learners explore how musical instruments are engineered.

Get It Write
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In this activity, learners explore how pens have been engineered and re-engineered over time. Learners work as a team to develop a working pen out of everyday items.

Engineer a Dam
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In this activity, learners explore the function and engineering of dams and how dams have many uses and solve many problems in the world.

Irrigation Ideas
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In this activity, learners explore how civil engineers solved the challenge of moving water via irrigation.

Sail Away
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In this activity, learners explore watercraft engineering and sailing.

Waterproof that Roof!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.

Toxic Popcorn Design Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

Build a Big Wheel
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

Tall Tower Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the design of tall structures such as skyscrapers and telecommunication towers.
MarsBound!: Mission to the Red Planet
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MarsBound! is an engineering simulation activity in which learners use realistic techniques to plan a mission to Mars.

Ship the Chip
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

Nano Waterproofing
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This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted the design and engineering of many everyday items from paint to fabrics.

Heart of the Matter
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.

Working with Watermills
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In this activity, learners explore how watermills have helped harness energy from water through the ages.