![How can I make my own weighing scale?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-my-own-weighing-scale.jpg)
How can I make my own weighing scale?
Hands-on Activities
Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.
![Paddleboat on the Fraser River, BC](/sites/default/files/2020-04/paddleboat_fraser_river.jpg)
How can we make a paddle boat?
Hands-on Activities
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
![How do scuba divers sink?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-scuba-divers-sink.jpg)
How do scuba divers sink?
Hands-on Activities
It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.
![How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-a-wheelbarrow-help-you-carry-heavy-loads.jpg)
How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?
Hands-on Activities
In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!
![How can I build a rollercoaster?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-build-a-roller-coaster.jpg)
How can I build a rollercoaster?
Hands-on Activities
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
![How can I get a quarter through a dime sized hole?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-get-a-quarter-through-a-dime-sized-hole.jpg)
How can I get a quarter through a dime sized hole?
Hands-on Activities
Can you think like an engineer? Try to solve a tricky size and shape problem in this activity.
![How can I make a bottle rocket?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-a-bottle-rocket.jpg)
How can I make a bottle rocket?
Hands-on Activities
Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.
![Sunken boat](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-10/Sunken_boat.jpg?itok=6LslrCNu)
Design & Build a Floating Device
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.
![Marble run prototype](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Marble_run_prototype.jpg?itok=EwWmTwaO)
Design & Build a Marble Run
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a marble run that meets specific criteria.
![Rattle drum](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Rattle_drum.jpg?itok=78KCsKh-)
Design & Build a Musical Instrument
Lessons
Students will learn about the properties of sound as they design, test and build a musical instrument.
![Shoe tread (aligraham, Pixabay)](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Shoe_tread.jpg?itok=6Xi0pdSA)
Design & Build a Non-Slip Boot Tread
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a boot tread that will use friction to prevent slipping on an incline.
![Catapult near Castle Saint-Angel, Italy](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/Catapult_Italy.jpg?itok=IRuk9s_f)
Design & Build a Ping Pong Ball Launcher
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a device that uses simple machines to launch ping-pong balls.
![Wooden toy train](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Wooden_toy_train.jpg?itok=5Jn1_Kkv)
Design & Build a Toy that Moves
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.
![Can we make butter?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/can-we-make-butter.jpg)
Can we make butter?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
![Container ship in St. John’s harbor, Newfoundland, Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Container_ship_St._John%27s_NL.jpg?itok=2paJF3ET)
Why do Ships Float?
STEM Explained
Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!