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Soda Straw Rockets
3 Review(s)Patrons practice the engineering design process by creating paper rockets that can be launched from a soda straw. They then test, redesign, and do it again! 10383
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Building and Launching a Rocket
Patrons use the engineering design process to make paper rockets. They then modify the rocket's fins to see how it affects their flight! 0
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Touchdown
1 Review(s)In this engineering design challenge, students will use what they know and can investigate about gravity, motion, and forces to design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land. 2509
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Bristlebots
Patrons make their own vibrating "Britlebot" using a toothbrush and motor! 0
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Wind Chimes
Children explore the science of sound as they use natural and recycled materials to make their own wind chime! This activity practices making decisions and thinking flexibly about materials. 0
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Woodworking
This activity, though it appears simple, is deeply engaging for children and effective in establishing flow. Children will gain comfort and familiarity with new tools as they use rasps and sandpaper to transform the shape of a piece of wood. 0
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The Claw
Test the ability of various robotic arms for complete a range of tasks, then design and build your own. 0
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Cardboard Challenge
Using cardboard boxes of different sizes and shapes, construct a unique or new creation and then make up a narrative to go along with it. 0
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Towel Transformation
Get creative with one of the less exciting items found around the house—towels. Use your imagination and some household supplies to turn an old towel into a creature! This activity helps children ask open-ended questions, while flexing their creative thinking skills. 0
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Roll on Through
Design, build, and test a ramp using cardboard and other household materials. Create a pathway for round objects to roll down the cardboard ramp. Incorporate the floor, stairs, countertops, or furniture into the ramp design. This activity helps children develop flexible thinking skills. 0
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Popsicle Stick Puzzle
Make a handmade puzzle using popsicle sticks, masking tape, paint, and markers. This activity helps children develop creative thinking skills through pattern recognition. 0
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How Slow Can You Go?
Compete in a slow race! Investigate how a toy car moves over different surfaces. Find the texture that creates the most friction and causes the toy car to travel the slowest down a ramp. This activity helps children learn flexibility and creative thinking skills. 0
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