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In this activity, learners explore the properties of paper by constructing and modifying paper airplanes.

In this activity, learners explore density and buoyancy as they design and construct rafts.

In this puzzle, learners investigate the decisions involved in linking a network between houses in a muddy city.

In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Luge Activity), learners will construct a model hovercraft out of an empty spool and a piece of cardboard.

In this design and physics challenge, learners construct a cylindrical wing, fly it, make modifications, and determine how the changes affect flight patterns.

In this robotics activity, learners drive a remote-controlled car through a course to learn the challenges faced while trying to operate a planetary rover.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a rubber band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.

In this activity, learners watch a video to learn about a couple who built a home out of shipping containers in Brooklyn, New York.

In this inquiry-based activity, learners investigate the basic forces of flight as they construct their own paper glider that represents a rainforest creature from Borneo (large, tropical island in So

In this activity, learners use recycled materials to build a bridge that holds as many potatoes as possible. They investigate weight, height, strength, and measurement as they seek design solutions.

Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.

Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.

Learn how to make and fly a paper helicopter! This simple activity includes a template (for the copter "blades") and instructions for folding, flying, and testing designs.

In this two-part activity, learners map a navigation plan to get from Earth to Mars and back. In activity one, learners represent the orbital paths of Earth through dance and dramatic movement.

Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

Design a vessel that tests the limits of wind power given a set of off the shelf and recycled materials.

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.

In this activity, learners construct paper airplanes that twist and turn.

Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.