1. Learning Activity Create a demonstration of an object in motion that
describes the position, force, and direction of the object.
Day 01: Planning
Get in groups, plan out your design, get your design approved. determine who will be bringing project materials.
Recommend items: popsicle sticks, rubber bands, plastic spoons, (also maybe cardboard, water/soda bottle lids, etc.)
Link (1:18): DIY Catapults for Kids
Link (2:19): How to Make a Catapult
Link (2:09): Build a Catapult

2. Learning Activity
Day 02: Construction/Prototype Testing/Target Practice
Build your catapult, start testing it
Day 03: Demonstrations
Under supervised conditions, teams will shoot their catapults at given targets while measuring and recording positions, forces, and direction.