Cheap+engineering+projects

It is more fun if engineering projects can be made from low cost or free materials that are easy to collect or buy.

File cards
 * [|Simple paper bridge] - learn how to build a paper bridge whose structure you can change to see how different designs affect the load-bearing capacity.

Drinking straws
 * bridges

Craft sticks
 * [|Craft stick bridges] - many different designs, varying complexity

File Folders
 * bridges

Toothpicks
 * Toothpick and marshmallow towers

Food
 * Spaghetti and marshmallow towers

Newspaper
 * Moon habitat
 * [|Paper table] - Make a small table to hold snacks, No hammer or saw required

Plastic bottles
 * Balloon-powered bottle car

Other stuff you have around
 * [|Dye detective] - markers, water, solvent - rubbing alcohol, cups, coffer filters


 * What's the problem?**
 * **Ask** -
 * **Imagine** -
 * **Design, Build** -
 * **Improve** -


 * That's engineering**

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 * Engineering ideas**

Challenges for you to work on...
 * Do It**


 * News, updates**


 * Learn more...**

..r0 2a