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Deep Sea Diver
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In this ocean engineering activity, learners explore buoyancy and water displacement. Then, learners design models of deep sea divers that are neutrally buoyant.
Build a Big Wheel
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.
As Straight as a Pole
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In this engineering activity (page 3 of PDF), young learners investigate how a pole can be made stable by “planting” its base in the ground or adding supports to the base.
Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.
Fun with Speedboats
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In this activity, learners explore how boats are engineered to achieve speed.
Simple Submarine
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.
Apartment Buildings and More
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In this engineering activity, young learners investigate multi-level buildings.
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.
Popsicle Bridge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has impacted the development of bridges over time, including innovative designs and the challenge of creating bridges that become landmarks for a cit
Building Tall
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In this engineering activity (page 2 of PDF), young learners investigate how a wide base can make a building more stable. Learners use blocks or boxes of different sizes to construct stable towers.
Cup Towers
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In this activity, learners explore different ways to stack cups to meet a personal goal.
Milk Carton Boats
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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.