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Subtractive Paint Prints
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In this activity, learners of all ages will experiment with paint and printmaking.

Spider Glider
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In this fun activity about spiders, learners build and design a spider from cardstock, straw, string, and pipe cleaners.

Designer Ears: Make “better” ears!
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Find out what it would be like to have ears shaped differently from your own! Design and make different animal ears then try them out.

Exploring Structures
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This event guide features three related explorations in which learners investigate the following science concepts: how you design and build a structure helps determine how strong it will be; different

Designing a Wall
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In this engineering activity (page 5 of PDF), young learners investigate how materials and design contribute to the strength of a structure, particularly walls.

My Insect
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In this activity, learners use information gathered from a variety of sources to design and make their own insect.

Lego Man Jump
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In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

Block Bowling
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In this activity learners will build structures out of blocks and then roll balls to try to knock them down.

The Web of Life
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In this activity, learners examine ways that Native Americans of the Southwest express their relationship with nature through art.
Magnus Glider
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A design challenge that takes paper airplanes into an entirely different direction: a magnus glider uses cups and and rubber bands to create a glider that uses the same forces that a curveball (from b

Designing Bandages
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Learners design different shaped bandages for different purposes. First, they draw their designs on paper.

Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

Block Neighborhood
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In this activity learners will build a neighborhood out of blocks and cardboard.

Symmetry of Butterfly Wings
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In this activity, learners investigate balance and symmetry by designing a symmetrical butterfly, using a paper cutout.

Pop! Rocket Launcher
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In this activity, learners construct a simple air pressure launcher for paper rockets.

Roller Coasters
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In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.

Design a Park
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In this activity, learners are invited to imagine the park of their dreams!

Engineer A Bird Feeder
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In this activity, learners of all ages will design a functional bird feeder using familiar, every day materials.

Zoom-A-Rang
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In this activity, learners design and build a Zoom-a-rang using everyday materials. Experiment with different materials and Zoom-a-rang designs to see how they fly.
Needlework Designs
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In this math activity, learners create symmetrical designs for paper models of special blouses known as huipiles.