The Human Catapult

Students will replicate an investigation to test a new amusement park ride, The Human Catapult. They will build a prototype catapult and compare their findings with that of the company, Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. Students will learn the importance of replication; the safety of future riders is at stake!

Resource ID#: 155015 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Keywords: Replication, replicable, nature of science, scientific processes, evidence, validate, refute,

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Science 2016

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