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This design challenge is an open-ended exploration of linkages, a group of parts connected by hinges, and the types of motion they can create.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this engineering activity, learners explore simple machines and then build cardboard automata using cams.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners build a racecar using only a rubber band, spool, straw, and paper clip! This racer is a classic toy that zips across a flat surface.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use tinfoil to build and test their own boats - which designs will float, and which will sink?

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, challenge learners to design a roller coaster ride for a marble using cardboard and other simple materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 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 design challenge activity, learners invent a way to send a Ping-Pong ball flying high enough to catch it - like football with a twist!

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes