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Exploring the Universe: Pack a Space Telescope
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Space telescopes can offer us better, clearer views of the universe (and of our own planet) than Earth-based telescopes can, but getting these large, delicate pieces of equipment into orbit is tricky.

Whirling Windmills
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design and construct a windmill to harness the power of wind.

Making Sense of Sensors
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In this activity, learners explore sensors and focus specifically on how to measure humidity using a sensor.

Pendulum Time
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In this activity, learners explore how the pendulum has been a reliable way to keep time for centuries.

Spaghetti Strength
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF, learners explore how engineers characterize building materials.

Mating Game
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In this game (on pages 14-21), learners explore how each human being inherits genetic traits such as eye color.

The Power of Graphene
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This lesson focuses on graphene and its electrical properties and applications.

Blowin' in the Wind
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In this environmental engineering activity, learners build windmills using everyday items. The first challenge is to build windmills that spin when placed in front of a fan.

Keep it Cool
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.

Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.

Water Tower Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work to solve the challenges of a society, such as delivering safe drinking water.

Life Vest Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind life vests or personal flotation devices and the challenges met by these devices.

Lego Man Jump
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In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

Paper Cup Stool
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In this activity, learners will explore how and why weight distribution works.

Tessellations
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In this activity, learners will engineer a new shape and use it to create a new pattern with no wasted space.

Hail Storm House
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In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

Fizzy Nano Challenge
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This lesson focuses on how materials behave differently as their surface area increases.

Exploring at the Nanoscale
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This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted our society and how engineers have learned to explore the world at the nanoscale.

You're Grounded
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In this engineering activity, learners test the stability of towers they build out of cups, discovering that structures with more mass in the base are more stable.

Folding Matters
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In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.