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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

In this activity, learners explore how packaging engineers develop customized shipping and packaging containers to meet the needs of many different industries.

In this activity, learners will build a simple electromagnet. They will test variables that would make the electromagnet stronger.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

Learners work in groups to design and build a tower out of balsa wood. As a motivator, they can compete to build a tower with the highest strength-to-weight ratio.

In this activity, learners use the design thinking process to design and build their own aqueduct, or water bridge.

In this activity, learners explore surgical instrument design. Teams of learners construct surgical instruments from everyday materials.

Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.

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 activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.

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.

Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

In this activity, learners explore an everyday situation, where either of two or more buttons can ring a buzzer.

In this activity, learners create a working model of a nail clipper. This activity helps learners learn the basic principles of simple machines, engineering design and model building.

In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy.

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

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

In this activity, learners explore how parachutes are used to slow down moving objects. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own parachutes out of everyday items.

In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind seismographs and how technology has improved accurate recording of earthquakes.

In this engineering activity, learners explore simple machines and then build cardboard automata using cams.