Morning Cup of Joke

Engineering and Functional Art

Get ready for a fun experience with engineering! You’ll tackle exciting challenges like engineering a sturdy and spill-proof cup, designing cups with different materials and shapes, and creating a temperature-resistant cup. Dive into sneaky science by engineering a silly prank and learn about joke glasses from hundreds of years ago.

    1. Thumbnail features a sculpture of a person kneeling and drinking from a horned vessel, with white text that reads: Morning cup of Joke.

      Video

      Morning Cup of Joke

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art

    2. Thumbnail featuring white graphics of gears on a blue background, with white text reading: Sneaky Science: Let's Engineer a Silly Prank.

      Activity

      Sneaky Science: Let’s Engineer a Silly Prank

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art

    3. Transparent glass object in the shape of a fancy man with a hat and straw for a nose

      Art Object

      Explore the Joke Glass

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art

    4. A person standing in front of various ceramic cups, bowls, and plates.

      Activity

      Explore Cups: Design, Materials, and Shapes!

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art

    5. Person drinking from a cup and spilling a large amount of liquid onto their sweater.

      Activity

      Engineer the Most Sturdiest and Spill-Proof Cup Ever!

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art

    6. Close-up of a person holding a thermos

      Activity

      Temperature-Resistant Cup Challenge!

      Grade Level:

      K-5

      Subject:

      Science, Art