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Learners use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar-powered car. Solar car kits usually include a photovoltaic cell and motor; some include a chassis as well.

Over $20 per student Ages 11 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how engineering solved the problem of human/computer interface.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering and principles behind working elevators.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how wind tunnels provide feedback to engineers about the performance and durability of products such as planes, cars, and buildings.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this engineering design activity, learners will design, test, and build a “haunting machine” to solve a Sherlockian mystery.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how pens have been engineered and re-engineered over time. Learners work as a team to develop a working pen out of everyday items.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the function and engineering of dams and how dams have many uses and solve many problems in the world.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how engineering has made possible the development of--and ongoing improvements to--adaptive devices that serve to help individuals with a wide range o

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this engineering activity, learners design and build a mechanical arm to lift a small item.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this hands-on engineering project, kids use two simple machines, levers and inclined planes, to construct their own pinball machines.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore watercraft engineering and sailing.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners explore the field of civil engineering by making a bridge using spaghetti as their primary building material.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how watermills have helped harness energy from water through the ages.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners participate in a variety of activities modeling different disabilities.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how the hull shape impacts a ship's performance and stability.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours