Engage Minds with Motion and Mechanics
Bring real-world mechanics into the classroom with the Catapult Project Pack, a curated set of five mini catapult kits designed for collaborative STEM exploration. Perfect for grades 5–12, this hands-on pack encourages students to build, test, and iterate their own tension-powered launchers—then automate them using Hummingbird Bit or Finch robots.
Each students’ team begins by constructing a sturdy, functional catapult frame—learning core physics concepts like levers, torque, potential energy, and projectile motion. As they fine-tune launch angle and tension, learners collect data and apply math; by measuring ranges, adjusting arm lengths, and optimizing accuracy, they develop critical problem-solving skills.
Next, take the project to the next level by integrating robotics. Using the Hummingbird Bit controller or Finch Robot, teams can program triggers or use sensors to automate the launch process—blending engineering with coding. This scaffolding supports a smooth transition from hands-on mechanic design to precise, repeatable robotic control.
The pack includes materials and instructions for five complete builds, making it ideal for classroom or club use. Educators get access to curriculum-aligned lessons, challenge ideas, and reflection prompts—all supporting NGSS-aligned learning goals like energy transfer, systems engineering, and computational thinking.
Engaging, educational, and endlessly repeatable, the Catapult Project Pack empowers small teams to design, problem-solve, and program in one integrated STEM experience. It’s perfect for making physics fun, robotics relevant, and collaboration essential.
Hummingbird Premium Kit required and sold separately.
Build and code one of the projects over 5 class sessions. Disassemble it and then start the next project, building skills and confidence as you go. Each Project Pack offers about 5 class sessions of hands-on learning.
