STIIX Catapult Project

• Grades: K-8
• Number of Students: 8-24, 15-45
• Hours of Content: 3
• Additional resources: Lesson Plan

*STIIX Starter Bin ($30) is recommended for first time STIIX users. One Starter Bin is good for unlimited STIIX projects.

Highlights:

Explore Concepts & Careers around CATAPAULTS before building / testing one of your own!

Objective: 

Students will take on the role of mechanical engineers in STIIX-Ville, tasked with designing and building a custom catapult to help defend the city from an incoming threat.

Their challenge is to create a machine that can launch a ping pong ball as far and as accurately as possible. In doing so, students will explore concepts such as force, trajectory, energy transfer, and mechanical advantage—all while competing for the title of “Top Defender of STIIX-Ville.”

What's Included:

• Big Pop. Sticks
  
• Reg. Pop. Sticks
  
• Notched Pop. Sticks
  
• Balsa Sticks
  
• Easter Egg
  
• Ping Pong Ball
  
• Plastic Spoon
  
• Bottle Cap
  
• Binder Clip
  
• Wood Cubes
  
• Rubber Bands (As needed)

STIIX Starter Bin includes:

• Low-Temp Glue Guns: Reliable tools for sturdy builds.
• Protective Safety Gloves: To keep those future engineers safe while they work.
• Scissors: Durable enough to handle project materials with ease.
• "STEM-VP" Stickers: The ultimate badge of honor for your students.