Science Kit – Trebuchet / Catapult

Launch into medieval engineering! Construct a working trebuchet catapult to learn all about levers, counterweights, gravity, and ancient projectile physics. Primary Developmental Benefit: Mechanical Levers & Potential Energy: Introduces fulcrum points, rotational inertia, counterweight balance tracking, and distance estimation metrics. “Teacher” Note: “Set up a target wall of plastic blocks! Adjusting the counterweight to see how far the projectile flies is an amazing hands-on experiment in math and geometry projection.” Retailer Selling Tip: A huge hit for competitive family or classroom play. List this under an ‘Active STEM Challenges’ category banner to attract engaged shoppers.