References and Resources
Science Links
The Physics of Fun at the Mother Cabrini Feast, by video journalists Waldo Cabrera and Jennifer Ross.
Technology Links
Useful Books
YouTube videos, Blogs and Webpages
Cannaday, B. (2016, November 5). How to use a breadboard. Losant.
What is 3D printing and where is it used?
Free online CAD program with tutorials
Engineering Ideas
Engineering design process steps
- Party games by Outscord – This video could give some ideas for possible engineering carnival side show games. The Outscord Facebook page regularly post easy to recreate competitive interactive games that could be applied to a side show game in the engineering task.
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- Mark Rober (former NASA and JPL engineer) has created some YouTube clips that are useful to Carnival Capers.
Carnival Scam Science – Investigates how side show games are designed to be difficult to win.
Arcade Scam Science – Investigates the accuracy of arcade style games.
Mathematics Links
Sample Profit/Loss Spreadsheets
Tools
Online Graphing and Calculator tool (GeoGebra)
Excel hints and tips
Formulas and Functions in Excel
Carnival Event Guide Ideas
Fringe Guide (digital download)
Theme Park Brochures (American theme park brochure download) https://www.themeparkbrochures.net/