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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Hovercraft) is a full inquiry investigation into hovercraft engineering and design optimization.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an effervescing antacid tablet reacting with water, and build a launch pad for their rocket.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this inquiry-based learning activity, learners design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use design thinking to design and build their own bridge out of household materials including adhesives and/or connectors.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes