Technovation Families' free design challenges explore a range of science, technology, and engineering topics through fun, hands-on activities that promote creativity and problem-solving to find unique solutions.
Learn from the scientists and engineers who are creating the technologies of tomorrow, and use what you learn to build your own invention!
Design a Set of Mechanical Genes
Design a set of mechanical genes that control the way something grows.
Make a pinecone that can open and close.
Build a Strong Honeycomb Structure
Build a honeycomb structure that is able to support a heavy textbook or more.
Camouflage an animal in any environment so that you can’t see it – even in plain sight.
Build a redwood tree that is taller than you and that can stand on its own.
Create a bio-glue that holds together a graham cracker skyscraper.
Design and build a paper bird that can glide at least 6 feet.
Build a device that will carry a seed at least 3 feet from where it is launched.
Design and build a powerful bird wing that can spin you around in an office chair when you flap it.