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In this activity, learners of all ages will design a functional bird feeder using familiar, every day materials.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process and the basic mechanics behind building bridges as they build one themselves using gumdrops and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to build a bird feeder using recycled materials from home and are encouraged to problem solve during the extensions.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this engineering activity, learners design parachutes to give toy figures safe landings. This activity is great for practicing an important STEM skill--changing only one variable at a time.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners conduct two activities to investigate two properties of liquids: density and viscosity. In a clear container, learners stack 7 different liquids which will layer according to their density.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In a class demonstration, learners observe a simple water cycle model to better understand its role in pollutant transport.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners design and build a NASA rover using raw pasta and candy with a limited imaginary budget.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this design challenge, learners will create wind-powered contraptions to transport a load, such as a cupcake or another small object, and test to see if they work.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use the design thinking process to design and build their own aqueduct, or water bridge.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a bird that flies in place with help from a motor, wire, and some straws.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes