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Build Your Own Robot Arm
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In this lesson, learners develop a robot arm using common materials. Learners explore design, construction, and teamwork, as well as materials selection and use.
Design a Lunar Rover!
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In this team design challenge (page 2-10 of PDF), learners design and build a model of a Lunar Transport Rover that will carry equipment and people on the surface of the Moon.
Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.
The Parachuting Egg
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In this activity, learners work in groups to design a parachute out of household items that keeps an egg secure when dropped from a certain height.
Bridge the Gap
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.
Sky Glider Challenge
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In this design challenge activity, learners use two helium-filled balloons to build a blimp that can travel in a straight path across the room.
Touch Down
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land.
Zero-Energy Housing
In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.
Wind Tunnel Testing
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In this activity, learners explore how wind tunnels provide feedback to engineers about the performance and durability of products such as planes, cars, and buildings.
Clipper Creations
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In this activity, learners create a working model of a nail clipper. This activity helps learners learn the basic principles of simple machines, engineering design and model building.
Shaking It!
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In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.
Waterproof that Roof!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.