The Catapult Laboratory Handout provides a step-by-step guide for building a simple yet powerful catapult using 32 popsicle sticks, masking tape, and a rubber band. Emphasizing the strength of the triangle, the instructions detail how to create a stable structure capable of launching projectiles up to thirty feet. The construction process involves assembling and taping the sticks into triangular shapes, forming the catapult’s base and arm, and attaching a paper cup as the projectile holder. The handout encourages experimentation with different rubber bands and arm lengths to optimize the catapult’s performance, making it an educational and engaging project that demonstrates basic engineering principles.
