Grade 4
Catapults
Ready? Aim. FIRE!
Curricular Highlights
- Explorations: Discovery-based learning about the Mangonel, Trebuchet and Ballista. Experimentation of devices using problem solving skills. Individual construction of Catapults to test and take home.
- Theme: Catapults
- Grade: 4
- Categories: Science, Project-Based
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This program can be delivered as:
In-School Field Trips
Description: Join us to discover the ancient art of catapults. Learn the differences between a ballista, a trebuchet and a mangonel. Try your hand at constructing these hurling devices. Adjust your machines, test your designs and construct your very own take-home catapult!
Video Conference
Description: It’s time to test your engineering, building and critical thinking skills as you are faced with the task of constructing and testing the design of your very own wooden catapult. As you explore different types of catapults in this virtual experience, you will also learn how the design of these machines has a huge effect on their ability to hurl objects at great distances. So, stand back and enjoy the experience because things are about to get ballistic in here!
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Price
$ 15.25
per student(Minimum Fee $228.75) + shipping