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In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Sailboat Design Activity), learners will discover how the shape of an object, not just its weight, determines whether it floats or sinks.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity about problem-solving, learners build a house for the Three Little Pigs using twenty straws and two index cards.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners investigate the functional design of leaves on a tree.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the structural strength of triangles by creating their own free-standing geodesic dome out of plastic straws.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (page 4), learners work in groups to plan and build large structures using recyclable materials they have brought from home.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this hands-on nature activity, learners observe the emergence of leaves and flowers. Branches from trees and bushes are collected in the early spring, brought indoors, and placed in water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 12 months