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 robotic face that can make facial expressions using simple machines.
Design a Set of Mechanical Genes
Design a set of mechanical genes that control the way something grows.
Build a dinosaur at least 6" tall that can balance on two legs using counterbalances.
Build a wearable device that will detect when your body moves.
Build a Vertical Jumping Machine
Make a machine that can jump up more than 3 feet.
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.
Control a Microraptor's Flight
Make a flying raptor and control its flight with attached strings.