- #CATAPULT OUT OF POPSICLE STICKS HOW TO#
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You can easily set up an experiment by testing different weighted items to see which ones fly farther. A perfect way to illustrate a fun science concept!.
Incorporate the scientific method, make predictions, build models, test and record results, and draw conclusions!. Incorporate math by recording time in the air with stopwatches. Incorporate math by measuring distance traveled. Easy to differentiate for different levels!. Simple and cheap materials (dollar store friendly)!. VARIATION: You can also make a popsicle stick catapult with a spoon which is especially great for holding objects like plastic Easter eggs or fake eyeballs. STEP 8: Use sticky dots or another strong adhesive to attach a bottle cap to the popsicle stick. Read about the science behind this below! The V notches that you cut help to keep the rubber band in place.Ĭreate more leverage with your catapult by pushing the stack of popsicle sticks towards the notched ends connected by the rubber band. STEP 7: Lay the second notched stick on top of the stack and secure the two popsicle sticks together with a rubber band as shown below. Make sure to watch the video again to see this done.Īt this point flip your partially made popsicle stick catapult over so that the stick you just pushed in is on the bottom of the stack. STEP 6: Go ahead and push one of the notched sticks through the stack under the top stick of the stack. Wind a rubber band tightly around each end of the stack. STEP 5: Take the remaining 8 craft sticks and stack them one on top of the other. Once you have made your notches in two of the sticks, set them aside! Use the photo below as a guide for where to make your notches.Īdults: This is a great step to prep ahead of time if you are making these popsicle stick catapults with a large group of kids. STEP 4: You will want to use a pair of scissors to make two v notches on either side of two jumbo craft or Popsicle sticks (in the same place on both sticks). The best part is that you can also grab the supplies at the dollar store! Check out how we stock our dollar store engineering kit.Īdult supervision and assistance is highly recommended when using scissors. This is a simple and quick Popsicle stick catapult using just two supplies. 
STEP 3: Test and measure how far each item goes when flung from the catapult. Read more about the science behind the catapult and simple ways to create a catapult science experiment below! STEP 2: Hand out supplies to each individual or in small groups, and build a Popsicle stick catapult following the instructions below. Which object will fly the farthest? Why do you think one will fly farther than the other? Note: You will also love making these pompom shooters or poppers too!
#CATAPULT OUT OF POPSICLE STICKS HOW TO#
HOW TO MAKE A CATAPULT WITH POPSICLE STICKS Firing Power (marshmallows, pompoms, pencil top erasers).
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