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In this activity (located on pages 23-24 of the PDF), learners are introduced to structural engineering and encouraged to practice goal-oriented building.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a machine out of cardboard that runs smoothly and dependably. Learners must be precise to make sure their component works properly.

In this tabletop board game, players will represent a team of scientists and engineers sending a spacecraft on a mission to space.

In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

What's a more compelling problem to solve than being stranded on a deserted island?

Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.

In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

If you have lights, cardboard, scissors, and some brass fasteners, you can make shadow puppets! Create a story-telling and design challenge for your learners with this simple and creative activity.

Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

Make a model city happier with LEDs, circuits, motors, and batteries! Groups can think, discuss, design, and build what would make a community happy. Kids can work as part of a team or on their own.

In this activity, learners are challenged to build a bird feeder using recycled materials from home and are encouraged to problem solve during the extensions.

In this design activity, learners create a vehicle that can transport a load, like a favorite toy or as a recycled object, from the top of a zipline to the bottom using only gravity.

In this activity, learners will use household items to design and build an elevator that will carry 2 passengers to a height of 16 inches...or higher!

In this activity, learners use the design thinking process to design and build their own aqueduct, or water bridge.

In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.

In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.