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This design challenge is an open-ended exploration of linkages, a group of parts connected by hinges, and the types of motion they can create.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners design a flag for a chosen or assigned planet. The instructions include information about flags on Earth, and a list of flag references.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Use a Pico Cricket (micro-controller) to animate your art! You can program a Pico Cricket to make your art spin, light up, or make music.

Over $20 per student Ages 8 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, you take regular dominoes, and turn them into conductive switches that can turn on a LEGO RCX block or Pico Cricket (micro controller). LEGO RCX block or Pico Cricket is required.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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Make two firefly lanterns, then program them to blink to one another and change colors.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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Break open that used musical toy and squish some Play-Doh over the circuit boards, and you will hear some weird and distorted sounds the manufacturer never intended!

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners of all ages will roll a ball coated with paint to artistically visualize the motion of the object.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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This is a simple activity for learners to create a traditional musical instrument. Pan Pipes have developed all over the world in different cultures, from South America to Greece and China.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners design and build a toy top out of simple, everyday materials and have the option to use the toy as an artistic tool.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes