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Learners display their findings after a study of surface area and volume. They build a mobile to show a commercially available box and a constructed cubical box of the same volume.

Learners determine the surface area and volume of two identical boxes, and then figure out the dimensions of a cubical box with the same volume.

In this engineering activity, young learners investigate multi-level buildings.

In this activity, learners engineer a paper helicopter that spins to the ground when dropped.

In this engineering activity, learners examine bicycle mechanics and gear ratios. Learners determine which gears will help them bike a set course in the shortest amount of time.

Learners examine the manufacturing process while they make picture frames from cereal boxes.

Using paper, paper clips, an index card, and tape, teams of learners design flying devices to (1) stay in the air as long as possible and (2) land as close as possible to a given target.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a rubber band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.

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.

Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.

In this simple activity, learners discover how a mere piece of paper can be used to hold up the weight of a heavy book.

No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.

Learners build at least two different spinners (tops) to investigate how mass distribution, size, and shape affect the length of time the spinner spins.

In this activity, learners engineer a flying glider using paper hoops and a drinking straw.

In this engineering activity, challenge learners to construct a paper bridge that can support 100 pennies.

Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.

In this engineering activity, challenge learners to build a tower out of 10 sheets of newspaper and 3 feet of masking tape, which can hold a golf ball balancing at the top.

In this project, students explore how levers work, by making a puppet with moving limbs.

What's a more compelling problem to solve than being stranded on a deserted island?

If you have 3-foot dowels and rubber bands, you can can started on this fun and open design challenge. You can make structures big and small: make it so you can fit your parent into it!