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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how aerospace engineering has impacted sports, specifically exploring the design of golf balls.

free Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this engineering activity, learners examine bicycle mechanics and gear ratios. Learners determine which gears will help them bike a set course in the shortest amount of time.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity about the relationship between food and energy (page 8 of PDF), learners estimate average daily baseline energy (Calorie) needs and energy needs for different levels of activity.

free Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Luge) is a full inquiry-based challenge related to motion and design optimization.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore accuracy and precision.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the unique challenges in transportation engineering, such as devising a method for skiers or hikers to get to the top of a mountain.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Hockey) is a full inquiry investigation into how a hockey stick’s flex affects shooting power and accuracy.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how boats are engineered to achieve speed.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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The goal of this activity is to build a miniature bobsled that is either the fastest or the slowest. Learners use recycled materials to design, build, and test their bobsled on a bobsled track.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Tug O' War) is a full inquiry investigation into tug-of-war physics. Groups of learners will test two tug-of-war strategies.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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Build your own Mini Mini Golf Course and learn about hands-on building and design, basic circuitry, motion modules and more!

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 4 weeks
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners invent a way to send a Ping-Pong ball flying high enough to catch it - like football with a twist!

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes