Workshop 1: Popsicle Stick Catapults

Lesson: Simple machines & forces

Activity: Popsicle stick catapults

The materials required to create the popsicle stick catapults are as follows:

• 32 popsicle sticks

• ping pong ball(s)

• 1 small plastic cup

• 3 rubber bands

• 2 straws

• tape

Instructions on how to assemble the catapult are available at this link:

http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapult/popsiclestick-catapult.htm

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