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Rubber Band Racer
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In this activity, learners construct speedy vehicles made out of paper plates and powered by twisted rubber bands.
Chain Reaction II
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In this hands-on activity, learners use an assortment of (mainly household) items to complete Rube Goldberg-type challenges.
Speed, Eggs and Slam!
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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.
Build A Dome
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In this activity, learners explore the structural strength of triangles by creating their own free-standing geodesic dome out of plastic straws.
Solve The Fall
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In this twist on a classic design challenge, learners will try to stop a bouncy ball from bouncing as they explore how to control the fall of an object.
Hang Time
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In this physics activity, learners will build their own parachutes out of tissue paper. They will explore the effects of weight, height, and design on the parachutes' speed and stability.
Breaking Beams
Learners investigate stress and strain by designing, building, and testing beams made from polymer clay.
Spaghetti Bridge
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Learners explore the field of civil engineering by making a bridge using spaghetti as their primary building material.
Hovercraft
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In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.
I Can't Take the Pressure!
Learners develop an understanding of air pressure in two different activities.
Prepare for a Construction Zone Field Trip
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In this activity, learners explore work, forces, simple machines, and construction. This lesson guide includes simple ways to demonstrate these principles as well as hands-on activities.