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In this activity, learners design, build and test a model suspension bridge for sturdiness and strength.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners design a bungee jump for an egg using nylon stockings.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a boat that can hold 25 pennies (or 15 one inch metal washers) for at least ten seconds before sinking.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use design thinking to design and build their own bridge out of household materials including adhesives and/or connectors.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs), learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Build a pinwheel that works without wind! This activity contains steps on how to build a parachuting pinwheel out of paper, a film canister, and some brads.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 8 30 to 45 minutes