Right here at Science Sparks, we love a great catapult. They’re simple to make and nice for educating fundamental engineering rules and studying about power and forces, together with elasticity, elastic power, potential power and kinetic power.
This easy cranberry catapult features a free downloadable goal to make use of as an non-compulsory additional.
Cranberry Catapult STEM Problem
You may want
- Lolly sticks or craft sticks
- Elastic bands
- A milk carton lid
- Double-sided tape
- Cranberries
Directions
Comply with the directions on this publish to make a fundamental lollystick catapult or watch the video beneath.
Print the goal and catapult cranberries to search out out who can get the very best rating.
Catapult Investigation Concepts
- Catapults are nice as a part of a science investigation. Keep in mind solely to vary one variable at a time.
- Attempt utilizing a light-weight desk tennis ball as a substitute of a cranberry.
- Add additional or fewer sticks to the central a part of the catapult, occupied with how this might change the flight of the cranberries.
- Make the throwing arm shorter or longer.
Cranberry Catapult Goal
As an non-compulsory, enjoyable additional, print the goal beneath and use it together with your catapult.
Extra catapult science concepts
Design and construct an enormous catapult! These are nice for utilizing within the backyard.
Create a shoebox catapult. These work brilliantly and could be a enjoyable classroom STEM venture.
You may also get pleasure from my final listing of Christmas science experiments!
Final Up to date on December 31, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
