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Build, Engineer, Invent!

A student holding up his invention

Grades K – 8

Overview

Step into the shoes of an engineer as you Build, Engineer, and Invent! This hands-on design challenge experience brings out the engineer in everyone. Explore building in two and three dimensions while discovering the design properties involved in constructing sturdy structures, bridges, roller coasters, and more! We bring the building materials; you supply the creativity!

Related Next Generation Science Standards:

Disciplinary Core Ideas: ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems

Science and Engineering Practices: Defining Problems; Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function; Cause and Effect

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