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Waterproof that Roof!
IEEEAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings. Learners explore the hydrophobic effect, and learn about...
Racing with the Sun: Creating a Solar Car
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke UniversityAdd to list DetailsLearners use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar-powered car. Solar car kits usually include a photovoltaic cell and motor; some include a chassis as well. Encourage...
Water Rocket Launch
IEEEAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight. Learners work in teams with adult supervision and construct and launch a rocket from a soda bottle and everyday...
Garden Poles
The ExploratoriumAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build large-scale structures and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with garden poles and tape. In doing so, learners will experience many of...
Building Tetrahedral Kites
Center for Engineering Educational Outreach, Tufts UniversityAdd to list DetailsWorking in teams of four, learners build tetrahedral kites following specific instructions and using specific materials. They use the basic processes of manufacturing systems--cutting, shaping,...
Backyard Biodiesel
MakeAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners make a small batch of biodiesel that will work in any diesel engine. Learners use an old juice bottle as a "reactor" vessel to chemically process vegetable oil...
Floodplain Modeling
Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at BoulderAdd to list DetailsIn this design-based lesson, learners study flood dynamics as they modify a riverbed with blockages or levees to simulate real-world scenarios. Learners will learn about floodplains, consider...
Best Bubbles
Science FridayAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners experiment with creating various types of bubble solutions and testing which ingredients form longer-lasting bubbles. Learners investigate how surface tension works and...
Handheld Water Bottle Rocket & Launcher
Community Science Workshop NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn 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....
Stomp Rocket
Community Science Workshop NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build rockets and shoot them into the air by stomping on the plastic bottle launchers. Use this activity to demonstrate air pressure, projectile motion, Newton's...