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In Classroom: Harmless Holder

Students learn product and process design as they create a beverage can holder that won’t harm wildlife or pollute but that is sturdy and easy to carry.

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In Classroom: Wetlands - Nature’s Water Filter

This simulation illustrates the power of plants to absorb dissolved chemicals from water.

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In Classroom: Build a Big Wheel

In teams, students design a ferris wheel made out of pasta, build it, and test it to make sure the wheel turns.

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Make a Cell Phone Stand (Student Instruction)

Design and build a stand that props up a cell phone on a flat surface.
Cell Phone Stand

Make a Cell Phone Stand

Design and build a stand that props up a cell phone on a flat surface.

Slow It Down (Challenge Video)

Design an aircraft that falls as slowly as possible before landing on a target.
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Engineer holds a ping pong ball for Step Launcher engineering activity

Step Launcher (Challenge Video)

Design a way to launch a small ball off the floor so you can catch it.
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Make Your Own Glue (Challenge Video)

Whip up a batch of glue and test it out.
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Safe Landing (Challenge Video)

How can you ensure a safe landing for a cup with a ball inside?
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Tennis, Anyone? (Challenge Video)

Make a racket that can hit a ping-pong ball against a target and score the most points for your team.
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Stephanie Hernandez introduces the Pen Factory challenge

Pen Factory! (Challenge Video)

Think like an industrial engineer as you design a pen assembly line.
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Power Boat (Challenge Video)

Design and build a boat that moves through water powered by a rubber band.
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