Building a Medieval Catapult

Building a Medieval Catapult

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Fun, Design

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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This video tutorial guides viewers through building a medieval-style catapult using simple materials like adhesive tape, crayons, and a wooden ruler. The process involves constructing a triangular base, assembling a 3D structure, and adding a launch mechanism with an elastic band. The tutorial concludes with testing the catapult and encouraging viewers to share their creations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main project introduced in the video?

A wooden bridge

A medieval-style catapult

A modern rocket

A paper airplane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT listed as a required material?

A plastic bottle

A pair of scissors

Adhesive tape

A wooden ruler

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape is created first using the wooden pencils?

Circle

Triangle

Square

Rectangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many triangular bases are needed to form the pyramid structure?

Three

Five

Four

Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is used to attach the triangular bases together?

String

Adhesive tape

Nails

Glue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the ruler positioned in the pyramid structure?

At the top

At the base

On one side

In the middle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the elastic band in the catapult?

To decorate the catapult

To provide tension for launching

To hold the pencils together

To measure the distance

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