STEM Hands-on ,

Catapult

An exciting journey into the world of energy with our STEM catapult session! In this hands-on and engaging workshop, kids will learn about two fundamental forms of energy - potential energy and kinetic energy - by designing and launching their own mini catapults. We dive into the principles of physics and explore the fascinating concepts behind energy transformation!

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· October 7, 2024

Workshop Keywords

Energy

Kinetic energy

Potential energy

Workshop Objectives

Discover what energy is and its importance in our everyday lives.
Understand the different types of energy and their roles in the natural world.
Learn about potential energy and its definition as stored energy.
Understand kinetic energy as the energy of motion.
Test and launch the catapults, observing the transformation of potential energy into kinetic energy.
Learn how to ask, brainstorm, design, build, and test different angles in the catapult design.

Course Content

Catapult Presentation

Catapult Practical Guide