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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.
Pendulum Time
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In this activity, learners explore how the pendulum has been a reliable way to keep time for centuries.
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.
Whirling Windmills
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design and construct a windmill to harness the power of wind.
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 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.
Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.
Paper Cup Stool
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In this activity, learners will explore how and why weight distribution works.
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.
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.
Shadow Puppets
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If you have lights, cardboard, scissors, and some brass fasteners, you can make shadow puppets! Create a story-telling and design challenge for your learners with this simple and creative activity.
Roller Coasters
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In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.
Make and Fly a Helicopter
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Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.
Cardboard Sculptures
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Learners explore the endless possibilities of cardboard engineering in this open-ended STEAM activity. Practice being creative by building structures with no glue, only cardboard and scissors.
Marshmallow Models
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.
Mechanical Madness
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In this online Flash game, learners test their engineering know-how, moving a collection of mechanical parts onto a board to make complete a system of parts that will move a ball from start to finish.