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Build a Big Wheel
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

Bridge the Gap
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

Molecular Menagerie
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In this activity, learners use molecular model kits to construct familiar molecules like lactose, caffeine, and Aspirin.

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

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

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

The Parachuting Egg
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In this activity, learners work in groups to design a parachute out of household items that keeps an egg secure when dropped from a certain height.
Making An Impact!
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In this activity (on page 14 of PDF), learners use a pan full of flour and some rocks to create a moonscape.