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Feel the Heat
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In this design challenge activity, learners design and build a solar hot water heater. Their goal is to create a heater that yields the highest temperature change.

Plot the Dot: A Graphical Approach to Density
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In this activity, learners work in groups to determine the mass and volume of four samples: glass marbles, steel washers or nuts, pieces of pine wood, and pieces of PVC pipe.

Electric Paddle Boat
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In this activity, learners build an electric two-paddle boat using paint paddles, plastic knives, and empty water bottles.

Wind Tunnel Testing
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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.

Making Sense of Sensors
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In this activity, learners explore sensors and focus specifically on how to measure humidity using a sensor.

Keep it Cool
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.

Life Vest Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind life vests or personal flotation devices and the challenges met by these devices.

Invent a Plant
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In this activity, learners construct models of plants that are adapted to living under specific environmental conditions.

Can Fishing
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In this outdoor activity, learners go "can fishing" and discover the kinds of aquatic organisms that live in and on submerged cans.