Design Challenges

STEM activities for curious families and classrooms

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!

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Civil Engineering Design Challenges

Build a Hydroelectric Waterwheel

Build a Hydroelectric Waterwheel

Design a waterwheel that can generate electricity from the flow of water.

Engineer a Redwood Tree

Engineer a Redwood Tree

Build a redwood tree that is taller than you and that can stand on its own.

Build an Edible Skyscraper

Build an Edible Skyscraper

Create a bio-glue that holds together a graham cracker skyscraper.

Engineer a Skyscraper for the Wind

Engineer a Skyscraper for the Wind

Build a skyscraper that stands strong in the wind and is at least 18 inches tall.

Build a Suspension Bridge

Build a Suspension Bridge

Build a suspension bridge that spans 10 inches and can hold at least 15 pennies!

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