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Propeller-Powered Car
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  In this activity, learners construct cars that are powered by hand-made, electric propellers.
   
Cardboard Opaque Projector
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  In this activity, learners construct a projector out of cardboard to view their favorite images (such as storybook illustrations) on the wall.
   
Cardboard Box Camera Obscura
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  In this activity, learners construct a device that projects images onto a surface, so they can trace landscapes and other sights.
   
Topological Puzzles
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  In this activity, learners construct three math puzzles out of simple materials like wood, string, and Styrofoam.
   
Bookshelf
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  In this activity, learners use simple tools to build a bookshelf with a built-in bookend.
   
Weather Vane
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  In this meteorology activity, learners build weather vanes using straws, paperclips, and cardstock.
   
Cranking Bird
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  In this activity, learners build a mini crank machine to make a bird "fly." This engineering activity introduces learners to automata, rotational motion, cranks and cams.
   
Magnetic Seesaw
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  In this activity, learners build a seesaw powered by magnets.
   
Handheld Water Bottle Rocket & Launcher
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  In this activity, learners build handheld rockets and launchers out of PVC pipes and plastic bottles. Use this activity to demonstrate acceleration, air pressure, and Newton's Laws of Motion.
   
Weather Vane and Anemometer
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  In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.
   
Catapult
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  In this activity, learners build mini catapults using paint paddles and a spoon. Use this activity to introduce learners to forces and projectile motion.
   
Magnetic Marble Run
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  Learners explore magnetism and motion as they build a simple marble run. Learners test different arrangements of plastic and cardboard tubes, bottles, and cups on a magnetic board.
   
Micro Automata
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  In this activity, learners build small animated toys that move.
   
Lever Cowboy
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  In this activity, learners build a figure that moves and "comes to life" when they pull its string.
  