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In this activity, learners build an electric two-paddle boat using paint paddles, plastic knives, and empty water bottles.

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

In this activity, learners explore how parachutes are used to slow down moving objects. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own parachutes out of everyday items.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

In this activity, learners build an old-fashioned paddle boat out of simple materials.

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

In this small-group activity, learners assume the roles of pilots, air traffic controllers, and NASA scientists to solve five Air Traffic Control (ATC) problems.

In this activity related to Newton's Laws of Motion, learners build a boat powered by a propeller in the air.

In this meteorology activity, learners build weather vanes using straws, paperclips, and cardstock.

In this activity, learners review the history of gumball machines and explore potential and kinetic energy, while working in teams to build a gumball slide.