Amusement Park Engineering Budding Crafters Box

Rail Slide
A sphere is a perfectly round shape, like a ball! It has no flat sides, no corners, and no edges. When you place a sphere on this slide, it will roll smoothly and continuously. This project introduces you to the properties of 3D shapes in a fun and interactive way, helping you explore how different shapes behave when they move.

Teacup Gear
Understanding cause and effect is an important part of learning how the world works. It helps us predict outcomes, solve problems, and design amazing creations. Engineers use cause and effect every day when designing amusement park rides to make them both fun and safe. With this project, you’ll build a simple teacup gear system and see for yourself how turning one part can set others in motion.

Giraffe
Sensory play is a wonderful way to connect with the animal world. Giraffes are among the tallest animals on Earth, with long necks, long legs, and beautiful spotty patterns. They use their height to reach leaves at the very tops of trees. Through sensory zookeeper-themed play, you’ll explore what makes giraffes unique and imagine what it might be like to take care of one—like brushing their tall tummies with an extra-long brush!