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In this two part activity, learners become draft detectives by constructing their own draft catchers to detect drafts around windows or doors.

This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Hovercraft) is a full inquiry investigation into hovercraft engineering and design optimization.

This is an activity (located on page 3 of PDF under Hockey Sticks Activity) about composites, materials made of 2 or more different components.

Build and test a scale model of a rainforest canopy walkway.

This activity requires a Pico Cricket (tiny computer). Learners work on designing and building a sound sensor out of household materials, like plastic wrap and cardboard.

In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.

Learners explore the endless possibilities of cardboard engineering in this open-ended STEAM activity. Practice being creative by building structures with no glue, only cardboard and scissors.

In this activity, learners build their own construction cranes using tongue depressors and pushpins.

In this activity, learners will explore engineering concepts to construct a blanket fort using materials sourced from home.

In this activity on page 2 of the PDF, learners test different materials to find out which is the best insulator.

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

In this activity, learners watch a video to learn about a couple who built a home out of shipping containers in Brooklyn, New York.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a tower that can support a tennis ball at least 18 inches off the ground while withstanding the wind from a fan.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.

In this design challenge activity, learners use tubes of newspaper to make a table that’s at least eight inches tall and strong enough to hold a heavy book!

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.

Play with your food while learning about engineering! Build a spaghetti bridge, then test its strength by piling on the marshmallows, raw spaghetti, raw linguine and coins.

Learn how to construct a light box by following simple figures and instructions. This guide includes tips on how to assemble a light box; related activities are featured in separate resources.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.