Lesson: Ready to Launch
 Catapult construction can teach students about energy transfer and trajectory motion while giving them a chance to build and refine a simple device. Here are two versions, a simple marshmallow activity for grades 4-8 and more involved lesson for grades 5-12, with additional engineering and mathematics exericises.
Catapult contruction, grades 5-12
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Spotlight: Inca Engineering
 Known as "the lost city of the Inca," Machu Piccu was constructed sometime around 1450 and is often recognized as an archaeological site of great cultural significance. But the Incas were also remarkable engineers.
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K-12 News: Broomsticks Up!
 Why would a science museum screen "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," which is all about wizardry? Because Hogwarts spells have intriguing parallels with ongoing research, such as genetic engineering and anti-gravity experiments. And what better way to get kids excited about STEM?
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 The colorful, new eGFI cards are here! The 15 cards from our homepage have been brought to life and sized just right (4" x 5"). An accompanying teachers guide offers fresh activities to inspire your students. The cards also encourage discussion of such challenges as ocean pollution, cyber-security, and robot development. Teacher tested and approved, the cards are available on our eGFI store.
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