Happy or Sad Sign - build an electric sign that will show a happy face or a sad face. This is your qualifying round. Use the handout attached below to show your work as an engineer.
Paper Airplanes and Gliders - build a paper airplane or glider that will have the longest flight time or fly the longest distance. How to make paper airplanes.
The Weakest Link - Build the longest chain that will hold the most weight.
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge. I also have a Think About It! worksheet available that was designed specifically for this project.
Bridge Challenge - Construct a bridge that will allow a vehicle to travel safely across a "canyon". Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge.
Battle of the Boats - Create a boat that will travel a specified distance in the shortest time while protecting itself from invaders! Battlebots Video
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available below (battleboats2). Visit this website for ideas on how to build rubber band boats.
Rocket Rally - Create an air-powered rocket that will travel the greatest distance.
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge. Visit these sites for ideas for paper rocket projects - Paper Rockets, NASA Paper Rockets, NASA Advanced Paper Rockets, and Paper Rocket Construction. Rocket launcher Water Rocket Design
Bottle Blasters - Create a device that will launch a ball to knock over bottles and earn points.
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge.
Super Structures - Create a structure that is capable of supporting a large amount of pennies.
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge. I also have a worksheet available that explores the Building Big website.