Mini Design Challenges

Love engineering design activities? Can’t get enough of The Tech Challenge? Looking for a fun project to do in an hour? We’ve got you covered.

Create with Cardboard

Design Challenge

Create with cardboard... no tape or glue allowed!

 

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Cross the Gap

Design Challenge

How would you cross a ravine? Design and build something that will get a small item across an 18-inch gap. No tape or glue allowed.

Earthquakes

Design Challenge

In this challenge, you will build a structure and test it for earthquake safety. Safe structures will have little or no damage after an earthquake.

 

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Make it Move!

Design Challenge

Build a device that stores energy and then releases it to make a ball move.

Paper Engineering

Design Challenge

Can you design and build a paper prototype that you can use in your home?

Take Flight!

Design Challenge

Design and build a paper airplane that can safely transport a passenger at least 6 feet. Your passenger must stay on the plane and be visible from the outside. The goal is to get them to their destination safely!

 

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Shelter in a Storm

Design Challenge

How do birds stay safe in a storm? Design and build a bird home that is strong and sturdy, even when it’s windy!

Stop that Ball!

Design Challenge

When you drop a ball, it bounces! Can you design something with items found around your home that stop a ball from bouncing? Can you make it land so it doesn’t move at all?

 

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