STEM Catapult Building Challenge Problem-Solving Activity
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This highly engaging experiment and design STEM Challenge is unique! How far can you launch something with a catapult? Can you hit a target or go over a formidable wall? Your students will work together to build a catapult, experiment with different angles, and compete with several performance tasks!
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What is the challenge?
- Students construct a working catapult using simple and inexpensive supplies.
- After the catapults are built students are challenged to use their devices to complete several tasks.
- The tasks include firing a projectile (pom-pom) at the greatest distance, firing at a target, and firing over an obstacle.
- The catapults are easy to build, easy to modify, and great fun!
- This packet will take at least two class sessions to complete.
What is your prep?
You will need supplies in addition to this package. This includes craft sticks, rubber bands, items to launch (Ideas: pom-poms, mini marshmallows, foam balls), and wooden blocks (optional).
The specific contents of this package are:
- Cover
- Teacher Overview
- Materials and Preparation page
- 10 pages of Step-by-Step Teacher Directions
- How to Build a Catapult Directions
- Extensions
- 1 page of Helpful Hints
- Simple History of Catapults page
- 4 pages of Photos
- 2-page lab sheet with sample answers included in the teacher's directions
- Scoring rubric
- Terms of Use
- All forms are editable!
This Catapult Activity is a GREAT STEM challenge! It is one of our favorites. NOTE: You can watch a short video about this experience: Catapult Video
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