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Toxic Popcorn Design Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

Shipping for Survival
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In this activity, learners explore how packaging engineers develop customized shipping and packaging containers to meet the needs of many different industries.

Build an Electromagnet
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In this activity, learners will build a simple electromagnet. They will test variables that would make the electromagnet stronger.

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.

Shake it up with Seismographs!
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind seismographs and how technology has improved accurate recording of earthquakes.

Build a Big Wheel
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

Ship the Chip
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

Sort It Out!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed sorting systems which integrate into manufacturing and packaging processes. Learners explore how coins are made.

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

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.

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

Smooth Operator
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In this activity, learners explore surgical instrument design. Teams of learners construct surgical instruments from everyday materials.

Rotational Equilibrium
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

Bird Feeder Challenge
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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.

Engineering Ups and Downs
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering and principles behind working elevators.

Cardboard Automata
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Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.

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

Clipper Creations
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In this activity, learners create a working model of a nail clipper. This activity helps learners learn the basic principles of simple machines, engineering design and model building.