Participants design and construct a model chairlift out of everyday materials that can carry a ping pong ball safely at least 3 m (10 feet).

Watch this video for an introduction to facilitating this activity:

 

Activity Length
About 60 minutes
Resource Type
Student Activities
Program Component
Discovery
Activity Type
Hands-on Activity
Engineering Type
Civil, Mechanical
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