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Oil Spill Cleanup

  • Manufacturing
Grades:
  • K–5
 Level: 4
In this activity, students will use a variety of materials to attempt to clean up a simulated oil spill.
  • Engineering
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Geronimo

  • Manufacturing
Grades:
  • K–5
 Level: 2
In this activity, students will test the effectiveness of different parachute designs.
  • Engineering
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Hang Time

  • Energy
Grades:
  • K–5
 Level: 2
In this activity teams design, build, and test paper helicopters to observe a relationship between blade surface area and descent rate.
  • Engineering
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Before and After

  • Energy
Grades:
  • K–5
 Level: 1
In this activity, students will evaluate different 'before' and 'after' stations to decide if heating and cooling changes are reversible.
  • Engineering
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Keepin it Cool

  • Energy
Grades:
  • K–5
 Level: 1
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the engineering design process by designing and observing different containers that slow down the process of heat transfer.
  • Engineering
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