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!
Make a cantilever that can hold 5 marbles at least 12 inches away from its base structure.
Build a 3-D Object out of Tetrahedra
Build a 3-D object out of tetrahedra that is as big as you are.
Make a Structure that Assembles Itself
Make pieces for a structure that builds itself using magnets.
Use a microcontroller, motors, and mechanisms to make a robot that moves like a living creature!
Make a device that will carry a wave and record the wave’s movement.
Build a signal horn to make low frequency sounds that can be heard from far away.
Build a water pump that can push water at least 1 foot in two directions.
Make a Mechanical Stegosaurus Tail
Make a mechanical tail that is strong enough to break through a piece of paper.
Build a flower that can open to communicate with pollinating insects and birds.