Mini catapult

Quick! Your co-workers are approaching with hand constructed miniature bamboo firing crossbows that shoot bamboo skewers. What do you do? Why…

12 Popsicle sticks, a rubber band, a plastic spoon and some hot glue. Assignment: design a catapult capable of lobbing mini marshmallows into your neighbor's…

Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!

Mini Catapult Projects for Kids: Catapults - a classic and exciting engineering project that introduces students to fundamental ideas in physics and engineering like energy transformation, trajectory, and structural strength. You can find the lesson plan, 1-page project sheet, and …

Plan A: craft stick and rubber band catapult (We shoot either mini smooshmallows or fuzzies for ammo.)

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Engineer a fun and easy catapult made from craft sticks and straws that can fire over 20ft!

Catapults have been used as military weapons since ancient times to hurl stones and other projectiles at enemy fortresses. Today, however, catapults are more likely to be found launching candy across the office or ping pong balls in...

Recently the kids and I made popsicle stick catapults from Asia Citro’s newest book, The Curious Kid’s Science Book. The craft stick catapults were super fun and a great learning experience for both my preschooler and 2nd grader! And, after reading through The Curious Kid’s Science Book, we’ve got many more science activities we can’t...

Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!