Search Results


Showing results 141 to 149 of 149

Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners make a parachute out of tissue paper, tape, and string. Then, learners test their parachute to see how many paper clips it can carry.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 11 1 to 2 hours
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this design challenge activity follow up to "Kicking Machine", learners add a hands-free feature to their Kicking Machine.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this design challenge activity, learners make a balloon hover at eye level for five seconds, and then make it move by creating air currents.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this design challenge activity, learners build a car that uses a battery-operated motor to "drive" at least ten feet.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners build a kite out of paper, change it, and try to make it fly even better. With their new knowledge of kite making, students can then go on to create their own kite designs.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this design challenge activity, learners invent a way to send a Ping-Pong ball flying high enough to catch it - like football with a twist!

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this design challenge activity, learners build a machine that kicks a Ping-Pong ball into a cup lying on its side 12 inches away.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners design, build, test and redesign a display tower that will meet a specific set of criteria and constraints.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours