Technology Challenge- Making Catapults

This term our class is having loads of fun learning how scientists and technicians work and think. The students were challenged to make a catapult, from a set number of materials, that would flick a small pompom the furthest. They worked in groups and combined their expertise to complete the project. As they tried out their catapults they measured the distance the pompom travelled, in centimetres.  They then had a play off to find the winner. Our champ received a big bag of popcorn to share with his classmates. Following this challenge we discussed what made the winning catapult the most effective and had a chance to modify the design to achieve a greater distance!