Search Results

In this robotics activity, learners find ways to express emotions and feelings using only body movements, not facial expressions.

In this activity (on page 2 of PDF), learners make their own totem poles out of recycled materials.

Learners make a simple battery out of "sandwiches" of aluminum foil, pennies, and a salt water-soaked paper towel.

This activity explores the basic workings of a siphon, which is the core technology that makes toilets work.

In this activity, learners construct a robot-like hand to demonstrate how data is collected when using robotic technology.

In this activity, children and adults work together to explore their relationship with technology and examine ways to make sustainable media consumption choices.

In this activity (on page 2 of PDF), learners create a low-tech refrigerator that requires no electricity to keep food from spoiling.

In this technology activity, learners explore digital imaging and pixels. Learners "transmit" an image to a partner by creating an image on grid paper.

Learners design different shaped bandages for different purposes. First, they draw their designs on paper.

In this activity about human interface design issues, learners help the Oompa-Loompas of a great chocolate factory solve different problems.

Make a copy of the first stethoscope with only a cardboard tube! René Laennec invented the first stethoscope in 1819 using an actual paper tube!

Learners create an Incan counting device called a quipu (pronounced kee-poo).

Learners make their own simple slide rules out of paper and learn how they work.

In this activity about encryption, learners cut out a secret decoder badge from a handout and use it to encode messages to each other.

In this activity, learners grow germs collected from their hands and other objects. They cultivate the germs on a growth medium (such as slices of grapefruit or processed cheese) for a week.

In this activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints.

MarsBound! is an engineering simulation activity in which learners use realistic techniques to plan a mission to Mars.

In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.

In this activity, learners explore how infrared technology is used by engineers to create equipment and systems for a variety of industries.