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Rubber Band Car
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a car that can travel at least four feet using rubber band power and use the design process to debug problems.
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Super Spinners
Learners build at least two different spinners (tops) to investigate how mass distribution, size, and shape affect the length of time the spinner spins.
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Scented Dough
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In this activity, learners follow a recipe to create play dough scented with fruit-flavored drink mix.
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Finger Basketball
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In this activity, learners build mini-basketball courts using cardboard and measuring spoons. Use this activity to introduce learners to catapults, forces, and levers.
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Rolling Returns
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In this activity, learners build a special rolling can that returns back to you when you push it forward. Use this activity to demonstrate the transfer of energy between kinetic and potential energy.
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Football
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In this math activity (Page 10 of the Play Ball! PDF), learners play a game of "football" and analyze the results of the game.
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Puff Car
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.
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Parachuting Pinwheel
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Build a pinwheel that works without wind! This activity contains steps on how to build a parachuting pinwheel out of paper, a film canister, and some brads.
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Extreme Kicking Machine
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In this design challenge activity follow up to "Kicking Machine", learners add a hands-free feature to their Kicking Machine.
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Motorized Car
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a car that uses a battery-operated motor to "drive" at least ten feet.
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Balloon Rocket
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Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.
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Thumb Piano
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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing a simple piano out of wood and craft sticks.