Search Results
Showing results 1 to 20 of 21
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-004-950.jpg?itok=phRYygtu)
Engineering For Earthquakes
Source Institutions
In this design challenge, learners will engineer a structure and see if it can survive an earthquake they create.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-357.gif?itok=blHTfrM_)
Our Sense of Sight: Color Vision
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners investigate color vision as well as plan and conduct their own experiments.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-690.jpg?itok=PzwPJpxp)
Matraca
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners create a traditional Mexican noisemaker (a matraca) using cardboard, craft sticks, and a wooden dowel.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-004-511.png?itok=CdtFSW9M)
Design a Microexpression Zoetrope
Source Institutions
In this engineering design challenge, learners animate a facial expression and make a machine (zoetrope) that plays the animation back.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-899.jpg?itok=Uv_y6G2E)
Build Your Own Robot Arm
Source Institutions
In this lesson, learners develop a robot arm using common materials. Learners explore design, construction, and teamwork, as well as materials selection and use.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-972.jpg?itok=SsEMR4QI)
Get It Write
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners explore how pens have been engineered and re-engineered over time. Learners work as a team to develop a working pen out of everyday items.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-004-059.jpg?itok=9DeXgLNH)
Folding Matters
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-117.jpg?itok=Yq5LvluE)
Mini Zoetrope
Source Institutions
In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-004-754.jpg?itok=D_babDUn)
Model the Sun and Earth
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-000-618.jpg?itok=zYTQj-xT)
Paper Folding: Unfurling Geometric Paper Shapes
Source Institutions
Use geometry, a ruler, and a steady hand to create these amazing unfurling paper folds!
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-834.jpg?itok=LgEyUn5u)
DNA Jewelry Models
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners construct a model of DNA to better understand the structure of DNA and protein synthesis.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-758.jpg?itok=ZGDzPylw)
Plankton Races
Source Institutions
In this two-part activity, learners investigate buoyancy, density and surface area as well as biodiversity and the relationship between the structure and function of organisms.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-693.jpg?itok=bg_DzERZ)
Gymnast
Source Institutions
In this physics activity, learners build a toy with a figure that spins around like a gymnast on the high bar.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-694.jpg?itok=yTjZAaSE)
Geometry Construction: Polyhedral Playthings
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-119.jpg?itok=85Dtq5r3)
Bike Wheel Zoetrope
Source Institutions
In this activity (posted on April 18, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures, using a 16" bik
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-696.jpg?itok=vxsXLP5z)
Electromagnetic Dancer: Connect Her Up and Watch Her Dance!
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners use a nail and magnet wire to build an electromagnet, which controls the movements of a paper dancer.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-000-181.png?itok=Tl3IKUsH)
Big Banner Mural
Source Institutions
This activity is about the mural making process done about 9,000 years ago in Catalhoyuk, Turkey.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-005-031.jpg?itok=43KlQuTa)
Papermaking at Home
Source Institutions
Learners will follow a specific process to make their own paper using scrap paper, newspaper, or junk mail.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-001-370.jpg?itok=zC5wbvP7)
Give or Take?
Source Institutions
In this outdoor activity, learners work in pairs using their senses—especially touch—to learn more about individual trees.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-000-377.jpg?itok=gIi6C9Is)
Cardboard Automata
Source Institutions
Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.