Build a Better Catapult
by Patricia Briggs
This multi-day activity is designed for introductory 5th grade STEM after school club. On Day 1, each student will build and test a simple straw rocket following the teacher’s instructions. Students will record procedures, materials, and data in their STEM notebook. For Days 2-3, partners or teams will design, build, test, and modify a straw rocket that will travel the greatest distance using only one breath as energy for propulsion. Students will record procedures, materials, and data in their STEM notebook.
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M0EfDOypxnBKMs26uLVClAii8KQz00KxyGb-orJ…Related Content
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