Catapults project physics

Today we'll be setting aside the circuits and solder for a little while in favor of good old fashioned wood and bungee chords to make this backyard catapult. Items needed include nine sections of 2x3 ...

Here’s a great summer project for kids – build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we’ve done a lot of exploring with catapult making! We’ve built them out of Tinker Toys and tissue boxes, and even just used forks as catapults! Aidan and I have been on a […]

The Little Ogre Catapult

Part 3 of assembling the wyvern torsion catapult - putting together the swing arm and wrapping the rope.

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This fall-themed STEM project supplied us with hours of fun! I mean who wouldn't love learning about the Scientific Method by making a pumpkin catapult for kids? I think most of us can agree that the advertising of holiday decor is appearing in stores earlier and earlier each year. As I was still in search of more beach toys this Summer, I couldn't believe that certain department chains were already displaying Halloween costumes. As a mom of three, everything feels like a rush. School drop…

Save your shoulders and use a catapult to launch tennis balls across the park. Everyone (not just the dogs) will have fun playing with this one!

Quick and Easy Wooden Catapult: This catapult is doable in about half an hour to forty-five minutes. It doesn't launch very far due to the elasticity of this bungee cord, but a motorcycle strap would much work better. Submitted by Powell Middle School for the Instruct…

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Reverse Powered Catapult

Easy Backyard Catapult for Hero Dads: This is a catapult (ala torsion style) I built inspired from the video a contributor named schoondogs posted. His catapult looked simple enough so I thought I'd make a step-by-step with some improvements (that's the American way right? - and t…

Warning: A catapult is a weapon and should be handled carefully to avoid injury. A catapult is a device used to throw or hurl a proje...

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When we studying trajectory as part of our middle school science co-op, we wanted to know the how far something would travel if we launched it with a catapult.

How to Build a Snowball Catapult: For my dynamics course at the University of Prince Edward Island, my professor gave the class the task of designing and building a device that can be used in snowball fight. The device could be either a defensive or offensive device or both. My par…

School DT Projects: Model Roman Catapult: A while ago, I started making projects for teaching in school which were manageable, fun and educational. The first project we made was this model Roman catapult. Since making it, a number of teachers and students have asked for instructions for h…

Ping Pong Ball Catapult: Inspired by all the creative minds here on instructables, I made a ping pong catapult for my kids to play with. Materials used: Several 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch dowels (about 7 or 8). The longest piece is 12 inches long. 2 paint stirrers s…

Make learning fun with these DIY popsicle stick catapult projects. Perfect for kids and educational play. #DIYCatapult #PopsicleStickProjects #FunLearning #KidsCrafts #STEMActivities

How to Make a Desktop Catapult: Here is a simple DIY desktop catapult you can make with just a few hours and some easy-to-get materials. In the video I used mortise and tenon joinery but you can get good results with just glue and brad nails.