The catapult
Ages 5+
17.000 JOD
Let the child build a catapult in this box using a wooden arm and a release latch,
then put it to the test with fun target-shooting challenges.
Through the accompanying magazine, they'll explore concepts such as energy storage and transfer,
and discover how a small component like a latch can hold energy in place and release it at just the right moment.
A hands-on experience that combines building, play, and engineering thinking.
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What's Inside the Box
What They'll Learn
- How energy is stored in a bent arm and released in an instant
- Why a small latch can hold a large force in place until the right moment
- How launch angle and arm tension change where a projectile lands
What They'll Do
- Build a working catapult with a wooden throwing arm and a release latch
- Take on target-shooting challenges and try to hit the mark
- Adjust the tension and the angle, then compare how far each shot travels
Skills They'll Level Up
- Hands-on building and mechanical assembly
- Engineering thinking and cause-and-effect reasoning
- Aiming, measuring, and improving through repeated tries
