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Catapults:
Build-It-Yourself is looking for some hot shot engineers to build the mother of all catapults.

Chuck a pumpkin across the field. Toss candy across the room and test your buddy's skill at catching it in his mouth.

The Problem:
Imagine that your buddies are under siege by the vilest of vile villains.

The Mission:
You will need to chuck them some candy and soda via your state-of-the-art catapult.

Umongous Catapult Video

 

Super Powers You Will Acquire:
  Power Point Guru
  Problem Solver
  Modular Builder
  Team Player
  Catapult Engineer

You'll Need:
  Project Introduction PPT
  Lesson Plan XLS
  Lab Book / Lesson Plan
  Tools and Supplies

Hall of Fame:
Catapult made at the Build-It-Yourself Lab.

Will chuck a KitKat Candy bar or water balloon 20 meters.

Hall of Fame:
Trebuchet catapult at Concord Academy by Owen, Avery, Leo and Colin.

Hall of Fame:
Catapults made in China from premium quality junk.

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