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Learners recreate the classic egg-drop experiment with an analogy to the Mars rover landing. The concept of terminal velocity will be introduced, and learners perform several velocity calculations.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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How does a green roof, or roof covered by plants, affect the temperature of the inside and outside of a building? Learners design and build houses to find out the answer.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners collect, categorize, weigh and analyze classroom trash and discuss ways that engineers have helped to reduce solid waste.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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Through discussion and hands-on experimentation, learners examine the geological (ancient) carbon cycle.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners investigate stress and strain by designing, building, and testing beams made from polymer clay.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 4 to 24 hours
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This hands-on experiment will provide learners with an understanding of the issues that surround environmental cleanup.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours