Polar Day / Explorer Sled Design
Explorer Sled Design
Children design and build a sled from pop sticks to carry a toy explorer across the snow. Engineering with a story.
How to run it
- Show pictures of sleds.
- Children sketch a design.
- Build with pop sticks, glue and string.
- Test with a toy on a ramp.
You will need
- pop sticks
- PVA glue
- string
- small toy
Make it easier or harderGive younger children a simple frame; older children can test weight loads.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children plan, build and test designs.
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