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Build Your Own Robot Arm
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In this lesson, learners develop a robot arm using common materials. Learners explore design, construction, and teamwork, as well as materials selection and use.

Get-Moving Game
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In this invention challenge activity, learners create an indoor game for one or two people that gets you moving.

Silly Putty Investigation
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In this activity (located on page 7 of PDF), learners explore how Silly Putty was first invented and then attempt to make a batch of their own.

Electric Gamebox Challenge
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In this design challenge activity, learners invent a pinball-like game where a kick stick hits a ping pong ball into a target that buzzes.

Kinetic Sculpture
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a tower that’s at least 12 inches high with two or more parts that move (spin, sway, or flap) in the wind.

Dance Pad Mania
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Make your own "Dance Dance Revolution" dance pad! In this design challenge activity, learners work in teams to build a dance pad that lets you use your feet to sound a buzzer or flash a light.

Feel the Heat
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In this design challenge activity, learners design and build a solar hot water heater. Their goal is to create a heater that yields the highest temperature change.

Speedy Shelter
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In this design challenge activity, learners invent an emergency shelter that can fit a person and is sturdy and quick to build.

Life Vest Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind life vests or personal flotation devices and the challenges met by these devices.