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Tech-Explorer Catapult Projectile Motion Math Lesson  

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Tech-Explorer Catapult Projectile Motion Math Lesson

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Steve Hunter & Katie Lucero

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Students collect data (i.e. height, distance and time) and use projectile motion equation to determine the best angle at which to place the catapult to send the ball the farthest.

Materials & Equipment Required (?)help other teachers decide if this project is something they can do, please briefly indicate the equipment and materials they'd need to do this project. For example, you might need a mill, lathe, protractors and 4x2x0.25 pieces of aluminum for each student. Note that you can attach detailed material and equipment lists below.

Tech-Explorer Catapult project

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