Customizable Desktop Catapult

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Basic Desktop Catapult Design: Customize Your Way to Success! Take control of your catapult's performance by adjusting key parameters like arm length, thickness, angle from the ground, and bucket diameter. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect balance and send projectiles soaring to new heights. Play with predictions in class and see which design will fly the farthest. Don't have a printer? No problem! This project can still be enjoyed by all ages, whether as a toy or an educational demonstration for younger children or early high school physics enthusiasts. Pre-requisites include a basic understanding of grade 9 physics concepts like energy transfer and projectile trajectory. Get ready to unleash your creativity and show off your skills in this engaging and interactive design challenge! Choose from two exciting options: 1. Print and showcase different designs, challenging your class to predict their performance. 2. Divide students into groups, provide the customizer, and let them calculate and choose parameters for optimal results. Take it a step further by adding obstacles like shooting under a desk or around standing textbooks. Create paper targets and arm yourself with marbles for a fun and competitive twist!