STEM Catapults

What are catapults?

• machines that launch objects

• robots

• electronic devices

• controllers

What is a lever?

• a type of scientist

• an engineer

• a complex machine

• a type of simple machine that involves a beam pivoting on a fulcrum

What is energy?

• candy

• the ability to do work

• the ability to sleep

• the ability to play video games

What is kinetic energy?

• a moving object

• a resting object

• when you eat candy

• when you play video games

What is potential energy?

• a moving object

• a piece of candy

• energy that is stored and ready to be used

• a robot