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In this fun hands-on activity learners explore a simple machine: the lever. What happens to a load when you multiply the length of a lever? Find out here!

In this engineering challenge, learners design and build a crane out of cardboard to see how heavy a load it can lift.

In this engineering activity, learners build a device (an anemometer) to measure how fast the wind is blowing.

In this ocean engineering activity, learners explore buoyancy and water displacement. Then, learners design models of deep sea divers that are neutrally buoyant.

In this activity, learners incorporate a simple switch into a battery/bulb circuit. Learners will use their knowledge of circuits to design and make their own switches using common materials.

In this engineering activity (page 5 of PDF), young learners investigate how materials and design contribute to the strength of a structure, particularly walls.

Learners examine the manufacturing process while they make picture frames from cereal boxes.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of friction and how ball bearings reduce friction.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of how brakes can stop or slow mechanical motion.

In this activity, learners are invited to imagine the park of their dreams!

Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.

After a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works, learners create parachutes using different materials that they think will work best.

In this engineering activity, learners design and build a mechanical arm to lift a small item.