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In this activity, learners build mini catapults using paint paddles and a spoon. Use this activity to introduce learners to forces and projectile motion. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 5 jumbo craft sticks or tongue depressors
- 1 binder clip
- 2 clothespins
- 1 spoon
- 2 small pieces of wood, i.e. paint paddles
- marbles, beans, puff balls or other objects to catapult
- hot glue gun
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Geometry
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Projectile Motion
- Newton's Laws
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fresno Community Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Fresno Community Science Workshop, 2012