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Pyramids and Triangles
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Straws and pipe cleaners are terrific materials for building models of pyramids and cubes.
As Straight as a Pole
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In this engineering activity (page 3 of PDF), young learners investigate how a pole can be made stable by “planting” its base in the ground or adding supports to the base.
Straws and Airplanes
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Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.
Clay Bridges
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In this activity, learners make bridges using an oil-based modeling clay (plasticene). The instructions include discussion questions for both before and after bridge building.
Fish forms
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In this activity, learners create a three-dimensional sculpture while examining the characteristics of fish.
Make your own Antelope Horns!
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In this craft activity, learners will explore the structure and purpose of antelope horns by constructing their own headband using toilet paper rolls and yarn.
Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.
Marshmallow Models
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.
Apartment Buildings and More
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In this engineering activity, young learners investigate multi-level buildings.
Pop Can "Hero Engine"
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.
Building Tall
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In this engineering activity (page 2 of PDF), young learners investigate how a wide base can make a building more stable. Learners use blocks or boxes of different sizes to construct stable towers.
Shaking It!
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In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.