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Heads In, Hearts In: Humming Harmonica

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build two harmonicas and practice using the engineering process to create harmonicas that make different sounds.
Heads In, Hearts In: Filter Fun

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will discover which filtering materials help make water clear. The goal of this activity is to build a filter, which will make the water clear.
Heads In, Hearts In: Index Apex

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build a tower structure with the goal of building a tower with the highest apex using index cards.
Heads In, Hearts In: Hello! Who Is Calling?

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build a model of a telephone. The goal of this activity is to build a model of a telephone to see which materials allow sound waves to travel best.
Heads In, Hearts In: The Strongest Column

Published on June 20, 2022
In this project, you will build a table that can support six books using tape and paper.
Heads In, Hearts In: Building Like a Beaver

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will practice using the engineering process to build a model of a dam. The goal of this activity is to build a dam that prevents water from flowing freely and creates a pool or pond.
Heads In, Hearts In: A Tube Rube

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will design and build a Rube Goldberg machine to get a marble through a cardboard tube and into a cup.
Heads In, Hearts In: Egg Drop: Will It Stop?

Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build a device from household items that will protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped.
Teaching science when you don't know diddly: Is precooked bacon a better value?

Published on June 13, 2022
Is precooked bacon a better value than raw bacon that you cook yourself? Why might that be important? Is the flavor and texture different? If one was cheaper, would you buy it that way? How much is the convenience of precooked bacon worth?
Teaching science when you don’t know diddly: How can you make the best cooler?

Published on April 19, 2021
Can you design a cooler that will keep ice cold? What materials do you think might work best for making a cooler? How much ice would be appropriate for a test? Should the cooler be built around the ice?