Unpluggology: Volume Two

Unpluggology Volume 2: I Want to Be a Civil Engineer — "Boredom Busters" Parent Guide By Dr. Roseann Gonzales

Have you ever watched a child stare at a bridge and wonder how it stays up? Or walk past a skyscraper and ask, "Who built that?" That natural curiosity is the spark I Want to Be a Civil Engineer was designed to ignite  and keep burning.

Volume 2 of the Unpluggology Boredom Busters series puts your child in a hard hat and hands them the blueprints. Through 10 ambitious, imagination-driven projects, they will step into the role of a real civil engineer,  designing, building, testing, and problem-solving their way through challenges that mirror the real world. All with simple household and recyclable materials, and no screens in sight.

From constructing a Mini City and designing a Theme Park, to engineering an Earthquake Safe Building, building Road Tunnels, a Flood Proof House, a Safety Smart School, a Solar Powered House, and even a Wind Energy Farm, every project introduces your child to how civil engineers shape the communities we live in. They will learn how roads, bridges, and buildings are designed to keep people safe, how engineers collaborate with architects and inspectors, and how to think on their feet when something needs to change.

Each project follows a simple "Plan It, Build It" format that encourages children to sketch their ideas first, make deliberate decisions, and bring their vision to life, one structure at a time. No experience needed. Just curiosity, creativity, and the courage to try.

This is Unpluggology at its best: boredom transformed into discovery, and play transformed into learning that lasts.

Perfect for ages 3–18 | Screen-free | Uses everyday household materials | Builds critical thinking, problem-solving & creativity | Little to no adult supervision required