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Playing with Parachutes
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In this activity, learners explore how parachutes are used to slow down moving objects. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own parachutes out of everyday items.
DIY Pasta Rover
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In this activity, learners design and build a NASA rover using raw pasta and candy with a limited imaginary budget.
Ship the Chip
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.
Design and Build a Better Candy Bag
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In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy.
Rubber Band Racers
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In this activity, learners explore the design of rubber band powered cars. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own rubber band cars out of everyday items.
Roller Coasters
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In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.
Cooling Off
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In this activity, learners are introduced to challenges of maintaining temperatures while living in space.
Zero-Energy Housing
In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.