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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process and the basic mechanics behind building bridges as they build one themselves using gumdrops and toothpicks.

Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

Learners play the role of materials engineers as they test the flexibility of different materials.

In this activity, learners make mobiles to explore the concepts of balance, counterbalance, weight, and counterweight.

This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Balloon Fiesta Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into Bernoulli’s principle and airplane wings.