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Carousel Pump
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In this activity, learners build a carousel toy that spins when pushed down.
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Cupcake Delivery
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In this design challenge, learners will create wind-powered contraptions to transport a load, such as a cupcake or another small object, and test to see if they work.
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Magnetic Marble Run
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Learners explore magnetism and motion as they build a simple marble run. Learners test different arrangements of plastic and cardboard tubes, bottles, and cups on a magnetic board.
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3-2-1 POP!
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In this physics activity, learners build their own rockets out of film canisters and construction paper.
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Give Me a Brake
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how brakes can stop or slow mechanical motion.
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Rotational Equilibrium
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.
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Blimp Jet Challenge
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In this design challenge activity, learners add a jet-propulsion system (i.e. a balloon) to a blimp so it flies straight and far under its own power.
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Airboat
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In this activity related to Newton's Laws of Motion, learners build a boat powered by a propeller in the air.
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Propeller-Powered Car
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In this activity, learners construct cars that are powered by hand-made, electric propellers.