Design Thinking
Learn about the Design Thinking process and how it can be used with students.
Testing for Aviation Safety
Learn about some of the ways that aircraft and spacecraft are tested.
Pre-flight Testing
Learn about some of the ways Aerospace engineers test new designs.
Strange Shapes in the Sky: Stealth and Flying Wings
Learn about how and why engineers designed and built some very unique aircraft.
Alan Locke
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 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 I build a rollercoaster?
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
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.