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This design challenge is an open-ended exploration of linkages, a group of parts connected by hinges, and the types of motion they can create.

Learners use shop tools and various materials to construct a magnetic spinner and a compass.

In this arts and crafts activity about animals and animal characteristics, learners will design animal hats and role-play as animals.

In this math lesson, learners use the setting of a flower-making fundraiser to explore a variety of patterns. Learners examine the patterns in a flower design made of triangles surrounding a square.

In this drawing/mapping activity, learners design plots of land while incorporating positive strategies for improving water quality.

In this activity, learners explore the possibilities of clay as a natural material.

Learners make their own paper using old newspaper. Learners can make their paper colorful by adding construction paper.

In this project, students explore how levers work, by making a puppet with moving limbs.

In this activity, learners explore the history of making objects from glass and artistry of Dale Chihuly.

In this activity, learners solidify their conceptualization of cells by building a model of a cell in a ziplock bag.

In this activity, learners will repurpose an old t-shirt to create their own yarn or string.

In this simple and fun activity, learners discover the relationship between vibration and sound by making a squeaky toy instrument out of simple household materials.

Learners will build and experiment with their own windmills made from simple household materials.

On the first night, I saw 5 stars in the desert. On the second night, I saw 10… What do you think I saw on the third night? Combine arts and crafts, literacy, and math by making a counting book.

Scientists use enormous wind tunnels to test the design of planes, helicopters, even the Space Shuttle.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

In this activity, learners construct drawing machines using a cup, some markers, and a cricket to control the movement. A programmed LEGO RCX or Cricket is required for this high-tech version.

In this activity, learners arrange triangles together to make patterns to create paper quilts. Learners experiment with arranging the triangles in different ways to make various designs.

In this activity, learners make cool boxes out of old (or new) greeting cards or postcards.

In this activity, early learners combine pre-cut recognizable shapes and their own abstract ideas to make representational pictures (e.g. houses, trees, shoes).