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Hooray! In this design challenge activity, learners invent a device that launches a spoonful of confetti into the air. Learners are encouraged to create the biggest cloud of confetti possible.

In this activity, learners explore physics by building a catapult that launches marshmallows with household objects.

In this physics activity, learners construct a small-scale version of a classic carnival game.

In this exploratory activity, learners experiment, observe and determine how various toys change from one form of energy to another.

In this activity, learners use a compass, powerful magnet, and copper magnet wire to build a special generator known as a dynamo.

In this activity, learners build styrofoam boats powered by twisted rubber bands.

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

In this design challenge activity, learners build a machine that kicks a Ping-Pong ball into a cup lying on its side 12 inches away.

In this design challenge activity follow up to "Kicking Machine", learners add a hands-free feature to their Kicking Machine.

In this activity, learners build helicopters and launchers using wooden dowels and scrap paper. Use this activity to explore rotational motion and kinetic and potential energy.