500 Square Foot Apartment

Individual Classroom Project

Students need to design a 500 square foot apartment for a young person just exiting college and entering the workforce with their first professional job. This must have a space for entertainment, a space to prepare and eat food, a space to sleep, a bathroom, and follow applicable building code.

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Mousetrap Vehicle

Individual Lab Project

Students needed to design, construct, test, and perfect a vehicle that is powered only by a mousetrap. The vehicle must be if safe design and operation and travel a distance of 12 inches or more.

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Mag-Lev Train

Individual Lab Project

Students need to research, design, construct, and perfect a Mag Lev train that will travel the length of the track. The train must be of safe design and operation and powered ONLY by the propeller.

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Trebuchet

Group Lab Project

A group of students need to research, design, construct, and perfect a trebuchet to throw a marshmallow projectile the furthest distance. The trebuchet must be of safe design and operation and be no greater then 24″ height.