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In this activity, learners use recycled materials to build a bridge that holds as many potatoes as possible. They investigate weight, height, strength, and measurement as they seek design solutions.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design and build a miniature tree house in a potted plant. This activity uses engineering concepts to encourage creativity.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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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 will engineer their own weather vane. This activity includes step-by-step instructions with pictures and a "What's Happening?" section explaining how the activity worked.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a sound visualizer from common materials to help see the vibrations created by sound. Sounds from a tone generator make salt dance on a vibrating balloon membrane.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity is a hit for family events and all ages—some will finish in 45 minutes; others can go on for hours.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes