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 a Mars rover that can travel using elastic energy.
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.
Engineer a Skyscraper for the Wind
Build a skyscraper that stands strong in the wind and is at least 18 inches tall.
Build a sailboat that is powered by the wind.
Draw an animal with accurate proportions.
Build a switch that can complete a circuit to turn on an LED.
Build a device that will slow down your payload as it falls so it lands gently when dropped from 8 feet high.