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Students design and build their own parachutes in this hands-on engineering project.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

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

In this activity, learners will engineer a water irrigation system. Learners will create a ditch irrigation system -- or an acequia-- to move water with the help of gravity.

In this activity, learners will engineer their own weather vane. This activity includes step-by-step instructions with pictures and a "What's Happening?" section explaining how the activity worked.

MarsBound! is an engineering simulation activity in which learners use realistic techniques to plan a mission to Mars.

This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted the design and engineering of many everyday items from paint to fabrics.

Learners explore the field of civil engineering by making a bridge using spaghetti as their primary building material.

In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

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

In this activity, learners will engineer a roof using simple materials to protect a construction paper person from a rainstorm.

In this activity, learners are challenged to design and build a miniature tree house in a potted plant. This activity uses engineering concepts to encourage creativity.

In this activity, learners will test the strength of different brands of paper towels.

In this activity, learners explore how watermills have helped harness energy from water through the ages.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.

Learners participate in a variety of activities modeling different disabilities.

In this activity, learners explore how voting systems have changed with engineering advances over time. Learners work in teams to design their own voting system using easy to find materials.

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!

In this activity, learners explore the strength of different shapes. Fold paper into triangles, squares, and other shapes, then experiment with how much weight they can hold.

In this activity, learners explore how the hull shape impacts a ship's performance and stability.