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!
Build an aircraft that can collect air samples.
Build a machine that distributes seeds precisely.
Build a robotic face that can make facial expressions using simple machines.
Create a theater show using characters made from simple machines.
Build a Light Dispersal System
Create a way to spread light inside a house to illuminate a picture
Engineer a machine that converts wind power into mechanical energy
Build a crane that uses simple machines and mechanical advantage to move heavy objects.
Engineer an Automated Wrapping Machine
Build a machine that can make plane fuselage by wrapping a mold just like Boeing’s carbon fiber placement machines.
Build a Plane Painting Machine
Make a plane painting machine to draw a design on your airplane.