Design Challenges

STEM activities for curious families and classrooms

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!

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Satellite Systems Design Challenges

Build a Planting Machine

Build a Planting Machine

Build a machine that distributes seeds precisely.

Engineer a Self Deploying Device

Engineer a Self Deploying Device

Build a device that opens up when thrown in the air

Deploy a Satellite

Deploy a Satellite

Build a satellite with a 6-inch square body that can deploy its own solar wings and antennae, and can fit inside a 9-inch diameter tube.

Make a Wave Machine

Make a Wave Machine

Make a device that will carry a wave and record the wave’s movement.

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