Testing Designs

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Alan Locke

Job Title

Research Technologist

How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?

Design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind.

Innovating with Form and Function

Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll

This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.

How can I make a bottle rocket?

Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.

How can I build a rollercoaster?

Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.

How can I get a quarter through a dime sized hole?

Can you think like an engineer? Try to solve a tricky size and shape problem in this activity.

How can a person walk through a sheet of paper?

In this challenge activity discover how one piece of paper can go a long way. It's time to think outside the box!

Design & Build an Irrigation System

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a simple irrigation system that transports water to at least two plants from one source without leaking.

Design & Build a Travelling Seed

Students will work collaboratively to design and build models of seeds that can travel as far as possible.

Design & Build a Toy that Moves

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.

Design & Build a Seed Sorter

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a device that is able to sort seeds by size.

Design & Build a Seed Saver

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a structure that will protect a seed from the elements.

Design & Build a Musical Instrument

Students will use their predicting skills to design and build a musical instrument that is able to change sounds.

Design & Build a Marble Run

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a marble run that meets specific criteria.