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Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
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"Thank you for this activity. My sudents really enjoyed this and the challenge was right on grade level for 5/6. "
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Courtney S.
"Students really engaged in this activity. They were able to implement and understand the concept of revising structure based on data. Gave them a new perspective on failure, just becoming more data to adjust from. Tied into social skills lessons great!"
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Kimberly L.

Description

Engineering Challenge:

Can you create a popsicle stick catapult that launches a marshmallow the farthest distance?

Materials: (per classroom)

Popsicle sticks
Rubber bands
Plastic spoons
Plastic bottle caps (optional)
Liquid glue
Mini-marshmallows
Tape measures

This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!

This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!

Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!

STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
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Popsicle Stick Catapult: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!

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What others say

"Thank you for this activity. My sudents really enjoyed this and the challenge was right on grade level for 5/6. "
star
Courtney S.
"Students really engaged in this activity. They were able to implement and understand the concept of revising structure based on data. Gave them a new perspective on failure, just becoming more data to adjust from. Tied into social skills lessons great!"
star
Kimberly L.

Description

Engineering Challenge:

Can you create a popsicle stick catapult that launches a marshmallow the farthest distance?

Materials: (per classroom)

Popsicle sticks
Rubber bands
Plastic spoons
Plastic bottle caps (optional)
Liquid glue
Mini-marshmallows
Tape measures

This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!

This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!

Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!

STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #2
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.85 out of 5, based on 660 reviews
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Great resource for STEM
Rated 5 out of 5
December 2, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Thank you for this activity. My sudents really enjoyed this and the challenge was right on grade level for 5/6.
Courtney Siciliano
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44 reviews • New York
Grades taught: 5th, 6th
great for parent night
Rated 4 out of 5
October 26, 2025
This resource was exactly what I needed — clear, organized, and ready to use!
Traniqua M.
1,342 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 23, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
This is a great resource to use as a stem activity.
Angela P.
365 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 21, 2025
My students loved this hands on STEM project in class.
Emily L.
477 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
July 14, 2025
Students really engaged in this activity. They were able to implement and understand the concept of revising structure based on data. Gave them a new perspective on failure, just becoming more data to adjust from. Tied into social skills lessons great!
Kimberly L.
292 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Autism, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
July 10, 2025
My students really enjoyed this resource. Thank you.
Heather Savery
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842 reviews
Grades taught: 5th, 6th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 16, 2025
This is a great ready to use resource that keeps my students engaged.
Hailey Modelewski
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129 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
November 7, 2024
My students loved this resource! They were so engaged!
Danielle G.
122 reviews

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