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In this activity, learners explore how the hull shape impacts a ship's performance and stability.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this design-based activity, learners explore environments, ecosystems, energy flow and organism interactions by creating a model biodome. Learners become engineers who create model ecosystems.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity, learners will put together towers using building bricks, then take the tower apart and challenge themselves to use the same bricks used to build a bridge.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF SciGirls Activity: Milk Carton Boat) is a full inquiry investigation into boat hull design.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours