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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity on page 3 of the PDF, learners visualize the relative size and structural differences between microbes that have the potential to cause disease.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners simulate nature's water filtration system by devising a system that will filter out both visible and invisible pollutants from water.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners will build a lung model to understand how their lungs and diaphragm work to make them breathe.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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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

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners work in groups to design a parachute out of household items that keeps an egg secure when dropped from a certain height.

free Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity related to Newton's Laws of Motion, learners build a boat powered by a propeller in the air.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (on pages 20-23 of PDF), learners build a model of a power plant using simple materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours