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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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Chemistry Lesson: Making an Impact on Habitat

Students are tasked with creating a way to neutralize the acidic byproduct of a new factory.

Grade 8 Lesson: Water Purification Device

Students design a portable water purification device that creates clean, drinkable water.

Grade 6 Lesson: Desert Island Desalination

Students are challenged to create a source of freshwater using only the resources available to them.

Ocean Acidification

Create a system that uses bubbles to reduce carbon dioxide in water--reducing the water's acidity.

Soap Boat

Experiment with how different soaps move a cardboard boat across the water.

Slime!!

Make your own slime, a squishy gel that's fun to play with.

Nanosolutions

See what "nano" means by creating solutions of different concentrations.

Ice Cream Special

How do you make ice cream without a freezer or an ice cream maker?

Engineer Girl

Meet woman engineers, enter contests, and learn about the many aspects of an engineering career.

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