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Using pipe cleaners, straws, and beads, learners explore the building blocks of life by creating their own model of DNA.

Straws and pipe cleaners are terrific materials for building models of pyramids and cubes.

In this activity, learners imitate the way vocal cords work by building a model from a plastic cup, rubber band, and a straw.

Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.

Is a square stronger than a triangle? Use tongue depressors to build simple shapes. Then apply a little weight to them and see what happens!

Learners will build a homemade pump using a balloon, a mason jar, and some straws.

Build a fruit fly trap out of a 2-liter plastic bottle and some rotten fruit! Fruit flies are easy to catch in warm weather. Once you catch some, you will be able to see their life cycle up-close.

Learners will construct a model of a heart valve using a film canister, a piece of masking tape, and a piece of paper.

In this activity, learners will measure their lung capacity by making their own spirometer. Learners will then explore factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold.

By building a model of a lung and diaphragm, learners discover the function of various parts of the body's respiratory system.

Build your own Mini Mini Golf Course and learn about hands-on building and design, basic circuitry, motion modules and more!