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In this activity, learners cut out and fold their own collapsible origami starshade, an invention that shields a telescope's camera lens from the light of a distant star so that NASA scientists can ex

free Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners simulate a multistage rocket launch using party balloons, fishing line, straws, and a plastic cup.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Lift Off) is a full inquiry investigation into the engineering challenges of sending scientific sensors into space.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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Using simple materials, learners will construct the end effector (grasping device) of a robotic arm and use the device to capture and pick up an object.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes