Craft Stick Catapult (kinetic Energy Experiment)
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Craft Stick Catapult (kinetic Energy Experiment)
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Put together a fun catapult to better understand potential and kinetic energy!
Supplies
-10 craft sticks
-4 small rubber bands
-1 big rubber band
-spoon
-pom-poms
The Base
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Stack 8 sticks on top of each other, and secure with 2 small rubber bands.
The Spring
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Stack 2 sticks and secure with 1 small rubber band.
Attach the Spring
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Pull the spring over the base, and secure with another small rubber band in a X shape.
Attach the Spoon
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Place the spoon in the X form and secure with the large rubber band. Done!
Use the catapult to slingshot the pom-poms in the air!!