Explore
the ancient and challenging mechanics of catapults. Rubber bands
power this model. Safe for people and places when used only with
the aluminimum foil provided. With a 1/2” scale figure and
lessons in the measurement of trajectory.
Cost:
$8 per student
Connecticut Core Science Curriculum Framework
4.1 The position and motion of objects cn be changed by pushing or pulling.
8.1 An object's inertia causes it to continue moving the way it is moving unless it is acted upon by a force to change its motion.
Force
& Motion
The Eli Whitney Museum • 915 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517 • (203) 777-1833 • Open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, and Sunday 12-5pm