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Zig Zag Bopper
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In this activity, learners build a machine made of craft sticks to multiply the levering motion of their hands and create a device that bends and extends.
Lever Cowboy
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In this activity, learners build a figure that moves and "comes to life" when they pull its string.
Action Figure
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In this project, students explore how levers work, by making a puppet with moving limbs.
Motor Bird
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In this activity, learners build a bird that flies in place with help from a motor, wire, and some straws.
Magnetic Seesaw
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In this activity, learners build a seesaw powered by magnets.
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.
Motorized Balancing Toy
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In this activity, learners build a toy that flies in circles. This activity introduces learners to center of mass, torque, and rotational motion.
Finger Basketball
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In this activity, learners build mini-basketball courts using cardboard and measuring spoons. Use this activity to introduce learners to catapults, forces, and levers.
Target Practice
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In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.