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In this design challenge activity, learners build a device to carry a Ping-Pong ball from the top of a zip line to the bottom in four seconds (or less!).

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct hand-held altitude trackers. The device is a sighting tube with a marked water level that permits measurement of the inclination of the tube.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners design wind-powered cars out of simple household materials. Students have fun designing and then racing their vehicles around the room.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this fun hands-on activity, learners create a safety device to protect an egg "passenger" in a toy car crash. Learners experiment with different solutions to this very problem.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this online Flash game, learners take to the skies in a hot air balloon and are challenged to beat other balloonists' times to the finish line without crashing.

free Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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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.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers develop pipeline systems to transport oil, water, gas, and other materials over very long distances.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the design of rubber band powered cars. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own rubber band cars out of everyday items.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This online simulation game explores the different consequences of water levels on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.

free Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 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 engineering activity, challenge learners to design a car using only 3 straws, 4 Lifesavers™, 1 piece of paper, 2 paper clips, tape, and scissors.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this quick activity (located on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Balloon Fiesta Activity), learners will see the effects of convection and understand what makes hot air balloons rise.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a boat that can hold 25 pennies (or 15 one inch metal washers) for at least ten seconds before sinking.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners place water and part of an antacid tablet in a film canister. The reaction creates a gas reaction that launches the film canister like a rocket.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners use two helium-filled balloons to build a blimp that can travel in a straight path across the room.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct and launch rockets using simple materials and their understanding of chemical reactions.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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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