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In this activity, learners work with an adult to build a rocket and launcher out of a plastic 2-liter bottle, flexible plastic hose, plastic tubing, toilet paper tube, and duct tape.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Working in small teams, learners try to build a satellite that can float for at least five seconds in the marked area of a vertical wind tube.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Build a catapult that transforms the potential energy of a twisted rubber band into kinetic energy. Experiment with design variations so that you can hit a target with a projectile.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners use an assortment of (mainly household) items to complete Rube Goldberg-type challenges.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how brakes can stop or slow mechanical motion.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners will build a roller coaster for a marble to run on using everyday household materials such as paper towel or toilet paper rolls, cups, boxes, books, buckets, chairs, etc.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore electronics and motion by making a Scribbling Machine, a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build a recording timer made from simple materials (e.g., small dc motor, sharpie pen, craft sticks, adding machine paper tape, etc.).

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes