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In this activity, learners create a mind and math puzzle that requires a three-dimensional solution.

In this activity, learners create a traditional Mexican noisemaker (a matraca) using cardboard, craft sticks, and a wooden dowel.

The goal of this activity is to design, build and test a house or toy for an animal.

In this Engineering Design Challenge activity, learners will use balloons to investigate how a multi-stage rocket, like that used in the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission, can propel a sat

In this activity, learners use simple materials and basic tools to construct a special toy to explore pendulums. As the head of the toy bobs one way, the eyeballs bob the other way.

In this activity, learners construct speedy vehicles made out of paper plates and powered by twisted rubber bands.

In this activity, learners explore nonrenewable resources and learn why these resources are finite.

In this activity, learners construct three optical illusion toys to examine how our brains play tricks on what we see.

In this activity (26th on the page), learners construct an easy-to-build device and test motor learning.

In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

In this activity, learners will exercise their imaginations and artistic skills. Appropriate for all ages, learners will create unique pieces to jumpstart storytelling sessions.

Learners explore the physical properties of a variety of balls and how they bounce.

Learners build a yo-yo using a piece of wood, PVC pipe, and string. In doing so, learners explore the force of gravity and angular momentum.