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In this physics activity (page 2 of the PDF), learners will construct their own walkalong glider. They will explore how air, though invisible, surrounds and affects other objects.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this physics activity, learners build their own rockets out of film canisters and construction paper.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an effervescing antacid tablet reacting with water, and build a launch pad for their rocket.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners use an assortment of (mainly household) items to complete Rube Goldberg-type challenges.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This is an online game about the complexities of farming. Learners will "draw" cards and make decisions about how to take care of their farm.

free Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners design a bicycle helmet. Participants will explore the design of bicycle helmets to gain an appreciation for the role that helmet layers play protecting the head.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this geology and engineering activity (page 7 of the PDF), learners build an earthquake simulator, then use it to test various building designs, exploring different materials, shapes, and design op

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this fun and, at times, hilarious force and motion activity, learners will use household objects to build a crazy contraption and see how far they can get a tennis ball to move.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (page 10 of the PDF) learners will explore the historical progression of siege weapons to gain an understanding of how the addition and modification of parts can change the efficiency

free Ages 14 - 18 2 to 4 hours