Manual Catapult
Introductory movie: Tech-Explorer catapult building introduces STEM careers
Applied Math: Sierra College NSF Tech-Explorer teaches applied Math & inspires STEM Careers
Assembly Directions: Instructions to build the Tech-Explorer Manual Catapult developed by Sierra STEM
Written Instructions
Technical Drawing
Project Safety Form that students sign
Electrical Catapult
Watch the Electrical Catapult Movie [WMV]
Electronic Catapult
Watch the Electronic Catapult Movie [WMV]
Written Instructions
Microprocessor Schematics
Soldering Safety
Math Lessons
The SLATE project created a Math lesson based on the Tech-Explorer Catapult
Applied Algebra Quadratic Equations on Projectile Motion:
- SLATE Demonstration Curricula — Contextualizing Mathematics, Engineering, and Manufacturing Education – Hands- on Algebra Lesson Placer-Nevada main math_final_7-8_assembled (pdf)
- SLATE Demonstration Curricula – Quadratic Graphs, Projectile Motion An Applied Algebra Unit of Quadratic Functions — Appendix – PN Math Appendix 3 Quadratic Graphs_7-25_with cover (pdf)
- SLATE Demonstration – Application of a Parabola, Projectile Motion An Applied Algebra Unit of Quadratic Functions — Curricula Appendix PN Math Appendix 1A Parabolas_7-25_with cover (pdf)