Activities to Use with Your Students

Idea to Invention | Brainstorming Activity
Imagine what you would create!

All About Invention | U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Explore the process of invention through activities, videos, collectibles, and more.

City of Bridges | Group Activity
Learn about Pittsburgh’s many bridges!

Toothpick Bridges | Building Activity
Design your own suspension bridge with instructions from The Doseum.

D-O-N-E | Rhythm Activity
Discover how composer Zhou Tian turns Morse code into music.

The Kennywood Trio | Video
Watch historic footage of Kennywood’s big three rollercoasters.

Straw Roller Coaster | Building Activity
Build and test your own rollercoaster!

Local Connections | Article
Read about George Gershwin’s connections to Pittsburgh.

From Hidden to Modern Figures | NASA
Explore the impact that women inventors have had on space exploration.