Catapults

What is a catapult?

• A time machine

• A simple machine built for wartime, used the throw heavy objects at enemies

• A slingshot

• A machine invented recently

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What type of energy does a catapult use to work?

• Stored Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Motion

• Nuclear

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What is and important, strong and sturdy shape used in constructing the base of a catapult?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Circle

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What worked well with your catapult design? Explain

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What does the term projectile mean?

• An object that orbits around the Earth

• An object that is launched or thrown by force

• A bucket

• A weapon

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Engineers design and create things that can...

• Save peoples' lives

• Help people communicate and learn

• Make peoples' lives more fun and enjoyable

• All of the above

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What could you have done to make your catapult design better? Explain.

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What type of materials were catapults made from?

• Wood Only

• Wood and Metal

• Metal Only

• Plastic

(a)   was a famous artist and engineer who helped design and develop catapults for the military.

What was your favorite part about our catapults project? Explain.

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