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Exploring Structures
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This event guide features three related explorations in which learners investigate the following science concepts: how you design and build a structure helps determine how strong it will be; different
DIY Pasta Rover
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In this activity, learners design and build a NASA rover using raw pasta and candy with a limited imaginary budget.
Block Neighborhood
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In this activity learners will build a neighborhood out of blocks and cardboard.
Roller Coasters
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In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.
Zero-Energy Housing
In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.
Balsa Towers
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Learners work in groups to design and build a tower out of balsa wood. As a motivator, they can compete to build a tower with the highest strength-to-weight ratio.
Sail Car Design
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Sailboat Design Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into design optimization.