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Tech-Explorer Catapult measurment and conversion from drawing  

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Tech-Explorer Catapult measurment and conversion from drawing

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Steve Hunter and Steve Dicus

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To make the parts to build the catapult, students take measurements from a drawing and mark metal parts. Measurements are in English and Metric as well as in fractions and decimals.

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Tech-Explorer Catapult Project

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