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In this activity, learners explore the structural strength of triangles by creating their own free-standing geodesic dome out of plastic straws.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a tower that can support a tennis ball at least 18 inches off the ground while withstanding the wind from a fan.

In this activity, learners discover that training a robot can be hard work! Learners investigate how robots complete a task by following a list of sequential instructions.

In this activity, learners will engineer three different parachutes to test how well each one works.

This magic trick is based on how computers detect and correct data errors.

In this activity, learners will make a marionette puppet and put on a show. Learners will explore color, design, fabrication and storytelling through this activity.

In this activity, challenge learners to keep an ice cube from completely melting in 30 minutes. Learners engineer a box or wrap to prevent an ice cube from melting.

This game uses a modified Uno deck to review concepts related to stem cell research and diabetes.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land.

In this activity, learners explore how the shapes, sizes, and distances of land masses appear differently on two different models of Earth: an icosahedron and a flat map.

Learners explore the Bernoulli effect by building an airfoil (airplane wing) and making it fly.

In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.

In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.

In this activity, learners transform everyday milk into small plastic figurines and jewelry. Use this activity to introduce learners to monomers and polymers.

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

In this design challenge activity, learners use tubes of newspaper to make a table that’s at least eight inches tall and strong enough to hold a heavy book!

In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

Learners design their own experiment to investigate how pollution diffuses through ground material.

Design a vessel that tests the limits of wind power given a set of off the shelf and recycled materials.