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Snowball Catapult

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Over 2 days (60 min or more each day), students create a catapult out of jumbo popsicle sticks, a water bottle cap and rubber bands. The challenge is for students to launch their snowball (cotton ball) the longest distance while discovering the relationship of potential and kinetic energy in their systems.

Lesson Grade Level

6th Grade

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Designed for three hour-long STEAM Club meetings for scholars from kindergarten - fourth grade. This lesson plan can also be used for fifth-seventh grade scholars. Scholars will learn about