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Engineering Challenges for Families

Engineering Challenges for Families

By Michael Wright ·

Engineering at Home

These challenges teach the design process.

Spaghetti Bridge

Build a bridge from spaghetti and tape. Test weight capacity.

Egg Drop Challenge

Protect a raw egg from a 6-foot drop.

Paper Tower

Build the tallest freestanding tower using only paper.

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