# Engineering Challenge Cards Dyson Created 44 Activities for Kids to Try at Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-cards References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/07/dyson-children-coronavirus-lockdown/) & [jamesdysonfoundation](https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.com/resources/challenge-cards.html) The James Dyson Foundation created 44 [engineering and science challenge cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-island) to entertain and educate kids as they spend mandatory time out of school stuck at home. The challenges task kids with making everything from [balloon-powered cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer) to spaghetti bridges, each of which offers a learning opportunity that can be created just by using simple items from around the house like pencils, bottles, eggs or string. The challenges for kids ages seven and up approach the activities scientifically, and include a brief, a method and an explanation of how each experiment works. With the 22 science and [22 engineering tasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mola-4), kids will come away learning how to create their own colorful underwater volcanos, how to skewer balloons without popping them and much more. Image Credit: The James Dyson Foundation ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Education:** The creation of engineering and science challenge cards offers an innovative solution for parents and educators to engage kids in educational activities at home. - **Hands-on Learning:** The challenge cards encourage kids to engage in hands-on learning experiences, promoting creativity and problem-solving skills. - **STEM Education:** The engineering and science challenge cards focus on STEM subjects, providing an opportunity for kids to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The creation of engineering and science challenge cards presents an opportunity for educational institutions and edtech companies to develop similar interactive learning materials. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the concept of engineering challenge cards to create educational toys that promote hands-on learning and STEM education. - **Parenting Resources:** Parenting platforms and resources can leverage the engineering challenge cards to provide parents with engaging and educational activities for their children at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md) - [Design Activity Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenges-with-form-color.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Resilient Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-challenge-accepted.md)