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Preview of Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS

Pi-Day Catapult — Optimize Angle & Tension (Predict vs. Measure) | MS–HS NGSS

Created by
Allison Smith
Description (NGSS included) Celebrate Pi-Day with a data-driven projectile challenge! Students tune angle and tension on a simple launcher, then predict vs. measure range and compute percent error. Teams graph Range vs. Angle (and optional Range vs. Pullback) and explain results with CER. 🧠📈 🔬 Investigate: hold one variable constant to fairly test the other. 🧮 Model: use a calibration shot or R ≈ (v²·sin(2θ))/g to predict. 📊 Analyze: compare predicted vs. measured; percent error
Preview of Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Challenge | Buoyancy & Density Science Activity

Aluminum Foil Boat STEM Challenge | Buoyancy & Density Science Activity

Looking for a no-prep, high-engagement STEM activity? This Aluminum Foil Boat Challenge is a perfect way to introduce students to the concepts of buoyancy, density, and the engineering design process. Students will design, test, and learn as they attempt to build a boat that can hold the most weight without sinking. Resource Highlights:Clear Objective: Students must create a floating boat using a single $6~in \times 6~in$ sheet of aluminum foil.Scaffolded Student Worksheets: * Prediction & Pl
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