The trebuchet
Ages 10+
15.000 JOD
Build a miniature catapult and discover the science of levers and projectiles! Experiment with different lever arm lengths and launch angles to see how they affect the distance your projectiles travel. The included activity magazine explores the history of siege weapons and additional lever experiments.
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What's Inside the Box
What They'll Learn
- How levers work and why they're one of humanity's oldest tools
- The physics behind launching projectiles — force, distance, and angles
- How ancient civilizations used lever-based machines in daily life and warfare
What They'll Do
- Assemble a miniature catapult and test-launch projectiles
- Experiment with adjusting the lever arm to see how it changes launch distance
- Try additional lever experiments from the activity magazine
Skills They'll Level Up
- Engineering design and hands-on building
- Understanding mechanical advantage
- Experimentation and iterative improvement
