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In this design challenge, learners will practice empathy and design thinking skills by creating a play space that is fun, both for themselves and other kids.

free Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners trace, cut out and fly a boomerang, outdoors or in a large indoor space.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this sports-themed engineering activity, learners create super bouncy balls out of balloons. Learners brainstorm, test their designs, and share results.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this invention challenge activity, learners create an indoor game for one or two people that gets you moving.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this engineering activity, learners examine bicycle mechanics and gear ratios. Learners determine which gears will help them bike a set course in the shortest amount of time.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this Cyberchase activity, learners use numbers to create CyberOlympic teams with the fastest times.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore watercraft engineering and sailing.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Double Dutch) is a full inquiry investigation into whether hearing or seeing has a bigger effect on jump rope performance.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this engineering/design activity, learners make a kite, fly it, and then work to improve the design. Learners explore how their kite design variations affect flight.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this environmental health activity, learners investigate their breathing and pulse rates, and learn how these measurements are affected by physical activity.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity about the relationship between food and energy (page 8 of PDF), learners estimate average daily baseline energy (Calorie) needs and energy needs for different levels of activity.

free Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Make your own "Dance Dance Revolution" dance pad! In this design challenge activity, learners work in teams to build a dance pad that lets you use your feet to sound a buzzer or flash a light.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Luge) is a full inquiry-based challenge related to motion and design optimization.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore sports engineering and advanced materials development.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore accuracy and precision.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the unique challenges in transportation engineering, such as devising a method for skiers or hikers to get to the top of a mountain.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this math lesson, learners participate in several activities where they apply measurement skills.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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Los Momentos de Mixing in Math son actividades de 5 a 10 minutos que mantienen a los chicos ocupados, aprendiendo sobre el mundo, y usando matemáticas por su cuenta.

free Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this version of a Sumo wrestling bout, players use mathematical skills to move their opponent's counter beyond the track and "out of the ring." Learners reveal playing cards and the player with the

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes