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 CARDBOARD BOX JENGA

Save & use empty 12 pack pop boxes and create a giant Jenga game. 

Easy: 
Tape the box closed and have fun!!

Bottle Cap Mosaic Board

Build a picture or add to one.  Learn about symmetry and more.

Use plywood, paint, nails and rubberbands to build your own board:  https://goo.gl/MUqm0D

From:  Hillsdale Library:
http://myhillsdalelibrary.org/2014/02/08/bottle-cap-mosaic-board/

build from Trash

Upcycle cardboard tubes, egg cartons and more into toys or project displays.

“Dia de los Muertos” Candles

Spanish project.  Read and research "Dia De Los Muertos".  Using toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls(cut into two), students create and decorate their candles. Groups present information in spanish about the holiday.
Read and research:  http://education.nationalgeographic.org/media/dia-de-los-muertos/
Lesson here: http://gettingsmart.com/2016/01/incorporating-stem-and-tinkering/ 

Rubber band car

Race a Rubber band Car using only two wheels, cardboard, a rubber band and other simple parts.
Lesson Plan: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/rubber_band_car.html
​Instructions:
​http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/resources/rubber_band_car.html

Balloon Car

Using everyday items, create a car that is propelled by a balloon.  Students can write-up an "Instructable" with pictures as they build and test the results.   How far can their car travel?  How fast?

Lesson: ​http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/Classroom_Activity_Educator_BalloonCar.shtml

Water Bottle Car with motor & propeller

Build a car that moves by using a propeller, a motor and 9v battery.
Note:  use velcro to attach the battery to the bottle
Instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Bottle-Car/?ALLSTEPS

Map of the USA

Cut out each of the states and create your own map puzzle.

Download: http://mrprintables.com/map-of-the-usa-jigsaw-puzzle.html

build a train

Use paper rolls, bottle caps & pipe cleaners  to create your own train.
More...Add a skewer axel to make the wheels move.
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/58370/toilet-paper-roll-train-craft

Air Rocket & Stomp Air Launcher

Stomp Air Rocket launcher is made using a water bottle and pvc pipes.

Make an air rocket out of magazine, cardboard & pvc pipe. Add a parachute to help bring the rocket down. http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/airRocket/index.html 

from:  http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/airRocket/asmblLaunch.html

Resources:

Templates and printables: http://mrprintables.com
Science projects & ideas: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
Toys from Trash: www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html