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In this activity, learners explore how packaging engineers develop customized shipping and packaging containers to meet the needs of many different industries.

In this activity learners observe mold growth on different types of bread by measuring and recording the growth rate.

In this activity, learners explore how parachutes are used to slow down moving objects. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own parachutes out of everyday items.

In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

Learners create their own piece of history by decorating, shattering, and piecing together a flowerpot "artifact".

In this health activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore a unique connection betweeen the bones of the body.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed sorting systems which integrate into manufacturing and packaging processes. Learners explore how coins are made.

In this activity, learners explore the design of rubber band powered cars. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own rubber band cars out of everyday items.

In this activity, learners explore surgical instrument design. Teams of learners construct surgical instruments from everyday materials.

In this design challenge activity, learners invent a convenient way for someone using crutches or a wheelchair to carry small personal items.

Learners observe different light sources, outdoors and indoors, using prism glasses (diffraction glasses) and color filters.

Educator Amy O'Donnell from the American Museum of Natural History guides learners to create a diorama of a coral reef.