Catapult Design Challenge
Design a catapult using some of common materials listed below. The catapult will launch marshmallows to hit the cups. The most cups hit wins!
Popsicle sticks (10-20 per catapult) • Rubber bands (1-2 per catapult) • Masking tape • Plastic utensils (preferably spoons) • String (cotton, or something else easy to tie and manipulate. • Paper (construction and/or printer) • Plastic or paper cups (as targets) • Mini marshmallows (or another suitable projectile) |
Use the Design Process
Brainstorm - Research and look up examples of catapults and Popsicle stick Catapults
Sketch
Build
Test and Redesign
Final Project
Document all steps on your website
Sketch
Build
Test and Redesign
Final Project
Document all steps on your website