Fuse two smaller catapults to become a double catapult to launch a ball. The flexibility of the double catapult allows aiming the ball to the left or right when launching.

Please note this resource was tailored for US schools and may require adjustments to suit UK schools.

🇬🇧 Teacher Notes

Overview and Objectives

Materials

Preparation

Start building the catapult base

Make the two parts of the catapult base as triangles

Assemble the launching part on each base half

Connect both base sides together

Make a support beam

Attach the support beam to the base's bottom

Build the top beam for launching

Connect the top beam onto the launching parts

Bend a 5-leg connector and click into the top beam

Take aim then test launch a projectile for reaching the furthest distance

Build

STEAM Classroom

United States

Engineering Design

Forces

Build a Double Catapult