Design and build solutions to real-world problems
15 projects
Engineering
Design and build the strongest possible bridge using only paper and tape, then load-test it with pen…
Engineering
Build a layered water filtration system from a plastic bottle, sand, gravel, and charcoal — then tes…
Engineering
Build a working catapult from popsicle sticks and rubber bands, then experiment with launch angle an…
Engineering
Design and build the tallest tower you can from spaghetti, tape, and index cards — then test it agai…
Engineering
Build a model suspension bridge from drinking straws, string, and tape — then load it with pennies a…
Engineering
Design and build a multi-track marble run from cardboard tubes and paper, apply the physics of ramps…
Engineering
Build a working tabletop trebuchet from craft sticks and investigate how counterweight mass and arm …
Engineering
Build a working crane from cardboard and string, add pulley wheels, and measure how each configurati…
Engineering
Build a lightweight car powered only by wind from a fan, then optimize the sail shape and car weight…
Engineering
Build a hand-cranked cardboard machine that converts rotation into a character's movement using cams…
Engineering
Build a robotic grabbing arm powered entirely by water pressure. No electricity, no motors — just sy…
Engineering
Build a solar oven from a pizza box and household materials, then use it to melt chocolate or make s…