Popsicle stick catapult is a fun activity which doesn t demand much of your effort or time but turns out to be a great science fair project idea for kids.
Build a catapult with popsicle sticks.
To start i will shared a common and simple design using limited supplies then i will share an even better design we developed.
Popsicle sticks or craft sticks rubber bands.
It should be a sturdy flat surface such as a table or floor.
Styrofoam balls or pom poms or marshmallows or anything that fits in the spoon.
Catapult with popsicle sticks rubber bands and spoon materials.
How to build a catapult with popsicle sticks the most popular durable and easy way to design a catapult is using the ever popular craft sticks also known as popsicle sticks.
Here s a fun and effective catapult to build out of popsicle sticks hot glue and a few other basic household supplies.
We ve been having a blast with this little contraption.
Stem challenge for kids build a catapult out of popsicle sticks.
We used math to determine the supplies needed to build the catapults.
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We used science to test how far the catapults flung the items we chose.
The catapult s arm is attached to a segment of a straw that rotates.
Though the experiment is simple when young minds are at it they might need adult supervision while hurling heavy objects.
How to build a trebuchet catapult out of popsicle sticks.
Here are 3 simple diy popsicle stick catapult designs that you can build with your kids with materials you have around the house.
These popsicle stick catapults make a great stem activity we used technology to assist us in building our simple catapults.
We used our engineering skills to actually build the popsicle stick catapults.