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Launch It!

Design and build an air-powered rocket that can hit a target at least 5 feet away. 

Make a Mechanical Hand

Students create a mechanical hand that mimics the bending and straightening of their own fingers and thumb.

Strongest Shapes

Students experiment with different shapes as they build a bridge out of index cards that will support a small object.

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Design a Shoe

Design and create a pair of shoes that is stylish and holds up when worn and walked in.

Design a Folding Solar Panel

Design a solar panel that can be folded up and expanded without tearing.

Design a Flotation Device

Design and build a flotation device that can keep an unopened can of soup afloat in a bucket of water.

Design a Dome

Design a 12-inch domed structure strong enough to support 60 pennies.

Design a Catapult

See if you can build a catapult that launches a projectile and hits a target.

Dance Pad Mania

Make a dance pad that lights up or beeps when you dance and stomp on it.

Creepy Putty

Make your own creepy putty that squishes and stretches.

Build a Cable-Stayed Bridge

Make a model of a cable-stayed bridge that is put together like a real one, with bridge segments suspended from towers.

Build an Earthquake-Resistant Structure

How will a structure made of marshmallows and toothpicks withstand an earthquake?

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