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In this activity, learners explore the concepts of structural engineering and how to measure the critical load, or the maximum weight a structure can bear.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.

In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

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

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed sorting systems which integrate into manufacturing and packaging processes. Learners explore how coins are made.

In this activity, learners explore the design of tall structures such as skyscrapers and telecommunication towers.

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

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

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

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 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 explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.

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

Learners participate in a variety of activities modeling different disabilities.

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

In this activity, learners explore how packaging engineers develop customized shipping and packaging containers to meet the needs of many different industries.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers work to solve the challenges of a society, such as efficient planting and harvesting.

In this activity, learners explore sports engineering and advanced materials development.

In this activity, learners explore chemical engineering and how the processes of chemical plating and electroplating have impacted many industries.