Are you ready for a challenge? Use the materials below to create a catapult that can launch something small (like a marshmallow). Can you do it?

For this activity you will need the following items:

• Popsicle Sticks
• Masking Tape
• Paper Bowl
• Plastic Spoon
• Rubber Bands
• Straws
• Paper 
• Pencil

Now here’s what you do:

1. First of all, you need a plan! Use the paper and pencil to draw your ideas on how you will build your catapult. How will you attach pieces to each other? How will it work?
2. Now it’s all up to you! Use your plan to create your catapult with the materials.
3. Let’s test it! Grab a small object, like a marshmallow, and see if it flies through the air! Did it work?
4. If it did work, can you re-design your catapult to make it go further?
5. If it didn’t work, that’s ok! Let’s try to make some changes and see if they work.
6. Keep testing your catapult until it’s in perfect working condition.

We’d love to see what you built! Can you take a video and post it on social media?

Inspiration: Science Gal