Foil Boat Challenge:

This is a two part engineering challenge. First, design and create the boat that floats in water using foil, popsicle sticks, foam or other materials. Second, see how many pennies it can hold!

Cup Tower Challenge:

What is the tallest tower can construct with paper or plastic cups? No other materials needed! Can do alone or with partners!

Egg Drop Challenge:

Design a contraption using various materials (usually recyclables) that will protect an egg (less messy if boiled) from a high fall.

Marshmallow Toothpick Tower:

Build the tallest marshmallow tower you can using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Longest Paper Strip:

Using a single piece of paper and scissors, see what is the longest paper strip you can cut in one single piece. No tape, ties, or staples can be used. Strip should be one long continuous piece! Use a tape measure, ruler, or your own feet to measure how long it is!

Homemade Insulator:

What kind of container would keep your ice water the coldest for a period of time? Conduct an investigation using different kinds of containers (you might even make your own). Use a thermometer and record the temperature of the ice water after 5 minutes. Can you test out different designs that will keep your water cold using materials found around the house?

Film Canister Rocket:

Make a rocket out of household materials. Adjust the design of the rocket and/or the amount of baking soda or vinegar you use. Keep a log of what you observe. Measure how far your rocket goes based on the changes you make to the ingredients or the design of your rocket.

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Bouyancy:

Place different objects in a container filled with water. Watch and record what happens to each of the objects. What objects floated? What objects sunk? Make a record of each object you used and whether it sinked or floated. What did the objects that sunk have in common? What did the objects that floated have in common?