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Pop Can "Hero Engine"
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.
Puff Car
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.
Elevator Engineering
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In this activity, learners will use household items to design and build an elevator that will carry 2 passengers to a height of 16 inches...or higher!
Roving on the Moon
Add to list DetailsIn this design challenge activity, learners build a rubber band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.
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.
Paddle Power
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In this design challenge, learners build a boat that paddles itself using a rubber band as its power source.
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.
Bridge the Gap
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.
What Gives?
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In this activity, learners design, build and test a model suspension bridge for sturdiness and strength.
Wingin' It
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Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.
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.
Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.