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Marshmallow Blaster
In this hands-on engineering design challenge, patrons use the engineering design process and air pressure to build a device that can blast a marshmallow across the room! 0
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Leaning Tower of Pasta
Using spaghetti and marshmallows, patrons experiment with different structures to determine which ones are able to handle the greatest amount of load. 0
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Foil Boats
Patrons design and build a boat from aluminum foil that can hold as many pennies as possible before sinking or capsizing. 0
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Build a Roller Coaster
Patrons design a roller coaster track to carry a marble through a course that includes at least 1 loop, 1 hill, and 1 jump, and that drops the marble in a cup at the end of the ride. 0
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Build a Pinball Game
Patrons use the engineering design process to build a pinball game with a launcher and interesting obstacles. 0
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Can a Toaster Make Wind?
1 Review(s)In this demo, patrons investigate the source of wind by using a toaster to heat air while they observe its effect on a small aluminum foil kite. 2081
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Investigation: Heat Transfer
Patrons investigate the transfer of heat by designing and conducting an experiment 0
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Balloon Joust
In this hands-on STEM activity, patrons design a balloon duel and investigate thrust. Using balloons, string, straws, tape, and wooden skewers, students manipulate their resources in ways to determine what would make their balloon triumphant in a joust. Safety goggles are essential for this activity. 0
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Sky Floater
In this hands-on STEM activity, patrons make a helium balloon hover in one spot, then move it through an obstacle course using air currents. 0
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Flight Test
Patrons design an airplane, using paper and a spoon, that reduces drag and flies fast. 0
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Extreme Trampolines
Patrons assemble materials to create a trampoline that can bounce a ball as high as possible. 0
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Print Hints
In this inquiry project, patrons solve a mystery by recognizing prints in sand and learn about how shoe prints help investigators solve crimes 0
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