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Students predict and observe what happens when two objects collide to model collisions in space.

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Collisions in Space

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Collisions in Space

Students predict and observe what happens when two objects collide to model collisions in space.
TAGS: Science Grades K - 4 Motion and Forces
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Students perform a simple science experiment to learn how a rocket works and demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion.

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Simple Rocket Science

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Simple Rocket Science

Students perform a simple science experiment to learn how a rocket works and demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion.
TAGS: Science Grades K - 2 Motion and Forces
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Students build a rubber-band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.

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Roving on the Moon

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Roving on the Moon

Students build a rubber-band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.
TAGS: Engineering Grades 6 - 12 Engineering and Technology
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Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.

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Rocket Activity: Heavy Lifting

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Rocket Activity: Heavy Lifting

Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.
TAGS: Engineering Grades 3 - 8 Engineering and Technology
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Students design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land.

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Touchdown

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Touchdown

Students design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land.
TAGS: Engineering Grades 3 - 8 Engineering and Technology
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In this video lesson, students learn to design, build and launch paper rockets, calculate how high they fly and improve their designs.

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Stomp Rockets

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Stomp Rockets

In this video lesson, students learn to design, build and launch paper rockets, calculate how high they fly and improve their designs.
TAGS: Engineering Grades 4 - 9 The Design Process
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Students study rocket stability as they design, construct and launch paper rockets using soda straws.

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Soda-Straw Rockets

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Soda-Straw Rockets

Students study rocket stability as they design, construct and launch paper rockets using soda straws.
TAGS: Engineering Grades 4 - 8 Motion and Forces
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Students modify a paper cup so it can zip down a line and drop a marble onto a target

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On Target

Classroom Activity

On Target

Students modify a paper cup so it can zip down a line and drop a marble onto a target
TAGS: Engineering Grades 6 - 12 Engineering and Technology
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Whip up a moon-like crater with baking ingredients as a demonstration for students.

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Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater

Classroom Activity

Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater

Whip up a moon-like crater with baking ingredients as a demonstration for students.
TAGS: Science Grades 1 - 6 Solar System