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Nature Journals
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In this activity, learners construct a home-made journal with simple, everyday materials.
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Family Fort Challenge
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In this activity, learners will explore engineering concepts to construct a blanket fort using materials sourced from home.
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Balls and Ramps
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In this activity, learners use simple, everyday materials to experiment with balls and ramps.
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Elevator Engineering
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In this activity, learners will use household items to design and build an elevator that will carry 2 passengers to a height of 16 inches...or higher!
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Build a Bridge
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In this activity, learners use design thinking to design and build their own bridge out of household materials including adhesives and/or connectors.
Parachute Design
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In this activity, learners design and build their own parachute using household materials with the goal of landing their passenger safely on a target.
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Stomp Rockets
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In this activity, learners will build a stomp-powered launcher to blast off paper rockets they design. Materials can be found at a local hardware store or you may already have them at home.
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Puff Car
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.