Scientific Explorer Amusement Park Science Kit

The POOF-Slinky 0S6802018 Scientific Explorer Amusement Park Science is an educational make-it-yourself kit that provides your child everything they need to create their own amusement park. Amusement parks are fun and exciting and sometimes even a little scary. You know what else they are? Science labs. How do roller coasters go up and down? How do swings fly through the air? How do carousels spin? What makes bumper cars hover? These wild rides use science to do things they're not supposed to do. This kit includes (7) activities that will allow your child to build all kinds of rides, from swings to coasters and along the way, they'll discover the secrets behind kinetic energy and the science that makes these rides so thrilling. Each activity will have your child thinking like a real scientist by comparing things, asking questions and making observations using their different senses. Scientific Explorer's Amusement Park Science includes (4) balloons, steel ball bearing, ¼-inch hex nut, (2) swing top canopy pieces, swing disc, dowel rod, (4) 8-inch string pieces, (2) tubing pieces, (4) washers, (8) swing labels for washers, (2) bumper car assembly discs, (2) water bottle caps, (2) bumper car labels, (4) foam bumpers, roller coaster assembly, magnetic wand and activity guide. Amusement Park Science is part of the exceptional series of home science kits based on the nationally recognized Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) program pioneered at UC Berkley's Lawrence Hall of Science. Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in science kits that help develop critical thinking skills, inspire imagination and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that make learning fun. The POOF-Slinky 0S6802018 Scientific Explorer Amusement Park is recommended for children 8-years of age and older with adult supervision. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America.