Projects for young engineers

Learn about levers and mechanical advantage while constructing a remote manipulator arm. Then race against the clock to move objects around at a distance.

Build circuits, motors and switches to drive this remote controlled car. Just like a real race, getting around the track is a test of your drive and engineering skills.

Demo excerpt from the Dive into Science project, combining lessons on air pressure, molecules and Newton's 3rd law to produce a speedy fan boat made with recycled materials. (In Spanish)

Which way is electricty flowing in a wire? How come you don't get electricity out of a single wire the way water comes out of a hose? What happens if you hook up a motor the wrong way? This video will answer those questions and more.