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In this activity (located on pages 23-24 of the PDF), learners are introduced to structural engineering and encouraged to practice goal-oriented building.

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

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

In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land.

In this activity, learners build one or more edible coral polyps and place them together to form a colony.

This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Sailboat Design Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into design optimization.

In this activity (on page 14 of PDF), learners use a pan full of flour and some rocks to create a moonscape.