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In this activity, learners discover that some things only stand up while they are spinning.

In this activity, learners create a mind and math puzzle that requires a three-dimensional solution.

In this activity, learners create a traditional Mexican noisemaker (a matraca) using cardboard, craft sticks, and a wooden dowel.

In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.

In this physics activity, learners build a toy with a figure that spins around like a gymnast on the high bar.

In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

In this activity, learners build and play three math games. In the first game, called "Switcheroo," learners place marbles in holes 1 through 4 and 7 through 10.

In this activity, learners construct three math puzzles out of simple materials like wood, string, and Styrofoam.

In this activity, learners use simple tools to build a bookshelf with a built-in bookend.