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Popsicle Bridge

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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has impacted the development of bridges over time, including innovative designs and the challenge of creating bridges that become landmarks for a...

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
Series and Parallel Circuits

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In this activity, learners demonstrate and discuss simple circuits as well as the differences between parallel and serial circuit design and functions. Learners test two different circuit designs...

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
Measuring the Wind

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In this activity, learners explore how anemometers work to record wind speeds and how the equipment has undergone engineering adaptations over time. Learners work in teams of "engineers"...

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
Can You Canoe?

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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has impacted the manufacturing of canoes over time, including the development of new, durable, and lighter materials. Learners work in teams of ...

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
Shipping for Survival

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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. Learners learn about different...

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 7 days
Design and Build a Better Candy Bag

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In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy. Learners work in pairs to evaluate, design, and...

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
Keep it Cool

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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool. Learners learn about heat transfer, vacuums, and insulation and design a...

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
A Question of Balance

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In this activity, learners explore how engineers use scales and measures when designing a manufacturing process to ensure that final products are uniform in weight or count. Learners explore...

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
Pulleys and Force

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In this activity, learners explore the concept of force and how pulleys are used in everyday life to make work easier. Learners examine different uses for pulleys, the impact of multiple pulleys,...

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
Life Vest Challenge

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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind life vests or personal flotation devices and the challenges met by these devices. Learners work in teams to design and build a flotation...

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours