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Anyela Castro

Make a catapult

Grades: Pre-K
Subjects: Math

Student Instructions

Make a Catapult You'll need 10 jumbo wooden craft sticks, hot glue(optional), four rubber bands, and a recycled plastic cap. 1. Stack eight sticks and wrap a rubber band around each end. Then, stack the remaining two sticks and wrap another rubber band around one of the ends. 2. Separate the two sticks hinged together with one rubber band and slide the stack in-between. 3. Add the last rubber band by weaving it in and around the point where the sticks meet. 4. Apply a dot of hot glue and attach the plastic cap, you may also use a spoon, tape or other ways to stick it. Make it a Math Game! You'll need something to shoot in the catapult. We used pom pom balls. Grab four disposal plates and label them with numbers. You can use 5, 10, 15, and 20. Save the catapult, you will need it fo

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