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Water Filter
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to invent a water filter that cleans dirty water.
Mission Insignia
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In this science/art activity, learners create an insignia or emblem for a planet exploration mission.
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Under Pressure
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In this simple activity, learners discover how a mere piece of paper can be used to hold up the weight of a heavy book.
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Make and Fly a Helicopter
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Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.
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Mechanical Grabber
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to make a "grabber" that can pick up trash. Learners use simple materials to create pinchers that can grab small items.
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Pop! Rocket Launcher
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In this activity, learners construct a simple air pressure launcher for paper rockets.
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Roller Coasters
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In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.
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Puff Mobile
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to design a car using only 3 straws, 4 Lifesavers™, 1 piece of paper, 2 paper clips, tape, and scissors.
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Design a Park
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In this activity, learners are invited to imagine the park of their dreams!
Build a Super Structure
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In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.
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Nature Journals
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In this activity, learners construct a home-made journal with simple, everyday materials.
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Low-Tech Water Filter for High-Impact Clean
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In this activity, learners consider the water features they might enjoy at a community park--a pond, brook, water playground (or "sprayground"), or pool--and what happens to the water over time.
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Levers at Play
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In this activity, learners consider how a simple machine, a lever, turns a small push or pull (a small force) into a larger--or stronger--push or pull (a larger force).