DIY Catapult

Let's make a catapult! This DIY catapult craft is fun, easy, and educational. Beyond it being a fun and budget-friendly craft it also doubles as a STEM activity.

Here’s a great summer project for kids – build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we’ve done a lot of exploring with catapult making! We’ve built them out of Tinker Toys and tissue boxes, and even just used forks as catapults! Aidan and I have been on a […]

Make learning fun with these DIY popsicle stick catapult projects. Perfect for kids and educational play. #DIYCatapult #PopsicleStickProjects #FunLearning #KidsCrafts #STEMActivities

The popsicle stick catapult is a great way to introduce your younger students to the magic of science or to get your older ones to investigate various ...

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...

The strength of a catapult could refer either to the sturdiness of the catapult frame and its ability to withstand use, or it could refer to the force with which the catapult launches projectiles. However, knowing how to build the frame of...

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!

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to crank up the heat in your workshop and build some woodworking projects that will improve your indoor spaces.

Easy Backyard Catapult for Hero Dads: This is a catapult (ala torsion style) I built inspired from the video a contributor named schoondogs posted. His catapult looked simple enough so I thought I'd make a step-by-step with some improvements (that's the American way right? - and t…

Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.