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This simple construction activity teaches the importance of architectural structure. Learners build and test designs for a paper "doghouse" strong enough to hold the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build bridges using paper and explore how much weight each bridge design can support.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to construct a paper bridge that can support 100 pennies.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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If you have 3-foot dowels and rubber bands, you can can started on this fun and open design challenge. You can make structures big and small: make it so you can fit your parent into it!

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to build a tower out of 10 sheets of newspaper and 3 feet of masking tape, which can hold a golf ball balancing at the top.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this engineering activity, young learners investigate multi-level buildings.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 6 30 to 45 minutes
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Build a house you can fit inside, using cardboard tubes.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build bridges out of newspaper and tape to explore how structures are designed to bear loads.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 2 to 4 hours