Explore the ancient and challenging mechanics of catapults. Rubber bands power this model. Safe for people and places when used with the ping pong ball provided. Make Happy Birds and fling them with accuracy.
Parts
Step 1
Attach the uprights with glue and a nail.
Step 2
Attach the catapult arm. Put the o-rings at the ends of the dowels on the outside to keep them from sliding out.
Step 3
Power. Install the rubber band.
Step 4
Install the trigger. Attach the trigger wire.
Step Done
Test it out!
Expand the lesson with PhET, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. The Projectile Motion simulator coupled with the supplemental materials by Trish Loeblein have proved a valuable resource in the Workshop.
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Winter Schedule
During the winter, we teach school groups during the day either here in the Museum or away at schools.
Monday – Friday Office Hours 9am – 5pm
Walk-in Projects available during open hours on
Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Sunday: 12 – 5pm
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Hamden, CT 06517
