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Gumdrop Dome
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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.
  Build a Super Structure
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  In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.
  Dowels and Rubber Bands I
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  If you have 3-foot dowels and rubber bands, you can can started on this fun and open design challenge. You can make structures big and small: make it so you can fit your parent into it!
   
Non-Round Rollers
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  Wheels aren't the only things that can "roll" objects that are placed on top of it. Make non-intuitive shapes from cutouts and a compass to demonstrate this.
   
Speedy Shelter
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  In this design challenge activity, learners invent an emergency shelter that can fit a person and is sturdy and quick to build.
  