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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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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.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours