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This Catapult: Flight of the Marshmallows lesson plan also includes:
Watch your marshmallows fly. The engaging STEM activity has groups create a catapult to launch marshmallows. After testing their prototypes, they consider improvements and redesign their catapults.
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Instructional Ideas
- Take the class outside for the testing portion of the activity
Classroom Considerations
- A variety of materials are necessary
- Learners should have knowledge of square roots
Pros
- Directions include pictures of the setup
- Teacher guide provides answers to questions
Cons
- None