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In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

In this activity, learners create models of ionic compounds and observe the chemical formula of binary molecules they have created.

In this activity, learners build their own construction cranes using tongue depressors and pushpins.

In this activity, learners take measurements and create charts to learn about the size of dinosaurs and their relative scale to humans.

In this activity, learners build cars using syringes and water-powered hydraulics. Learners construct the car frame out of cardboard and set up a hydraulic system to raise and lower the car.

Learners explore the field of civil engineering by making a bridge using spaghetti as their primary building material.

Learners work in pairs to create three simple types of bridges, a beam bridge, an arch bridge, and a suspension bridge.

Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

Using recycled materials, learners will design a transportation vehicle to carry an egg in an egg toss (a rudimentary model of a shock absorbent transport vessel).

In this activity, learners explore dinosaurs and fossils by creating a diorama.

In this engineering/design/arts and crafts activity, learners design and build "platforms" or "bridges" that can hold weight, and test which glue makes the strongest structure.

In this activity, learners observe and describe the physical and behavioral characteristics of insects, including crickets.

In this activity (page 4 of the pdf), learners build a model of a tide pool, using chicken wire, paper mache, and other craft materials.

In this engineering design challenge, learners make a bird and then control its flight with attached strings.

In this ecology activity, learners make a model water-based ecosystem called a terraqua column. The column (in a large soda bottle) includes pond water, duckweed, sand or gravel, and small snails.

In this activity, learners construct a model of DNA to better understand the structure of DNA and protein synthesis.

In this activity, learners will explore the water cycle by creating a small atmosphere.

This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Luge) is a full inquiry-based challenge related to motion and design optimization.

In this activity, learners solidify their conceptualization of cells by building a model of a cell in a ziplock bag.

In this activity, groups of learners work together to create edible models of chemicals involved in autotrophic nutrition.