Learners will construct a device that utilizes hydraulics or pneumatics.

A prototype is a working model that is used to test a design solution and is typically what is built or created during a student “Design & Build” challenge.

A design plan lays out ways in which students will develop and test the agreed-upon solution to a Design & Build challenge.

Hydraulics power many of the large machines you see around you.

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

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

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

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

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a dam that holds back a given volume of water for a certain time.

Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.

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

Students will learn about the properties of sound as they design, test and build a musical instrument.

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

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

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