Catapult Challenge

Students put their knowledge of simple machines to work this past week when they were challenged to build catapults out of random objects.  They were extra motivated once they learned their target was their teacher!  Lucky for me they were using large marshmallows as their ammunition.  Haha! All students were able to successfully name the 4 components of a lever in their catapults (lever, fulclrum, load, effort).

Challenge: to build a catapult out of random objects (i.e. popsicle sticks, paperclips, rubber bands, plastic spoons, tape, index cards, etc)
Why: for fun!
When: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
What:  Each team had three tries to launch marshmallows at the teacher with their catapults.  Then they had three tries to see how far their catapults would launch their loads.

Jack launching his catapult

Kailyn excited to try out her catapult

 

 

Looking eager to catapult marshmallows at Mrs. Donovan

Planning their strategy

 

Teamwork

 

 Success!!