Engineering Activities

Build, test, and improve with hands-on engineering challenges using simple materials you already have at home.

Build the Bridge

Design a bridge between two books and test how much weight it can hold.

What Makes Structures Strong?

Explore how folds, tubes, triangles, and supports can make structures stronger.

Tower Challenge

Build the tallest stable tower you can, then redesign it to make it stronger.

Earthquake Test

Build a structure, shake it gently, and see what helps it stay standing.

Design a Playground

Create a playground that is fun, safe, and accessible for many different children.

Neighborhood Structure Hunt

Take a walk and look for bridges, towers, roofs, arches, triangles, and supports around you.

^{Want to Take It Further?}‍

^{Try redesigning your activity with fewer materials, more weight, a new shape, or feedback from someone else.}