Get students engaged in real-world science and design thinking with this exciting hands-on challenge!In the Candy Launcher Challenge, students work in teams to design, build, and test a simple launcher that propels a piece of candy toward a target. Along the way, they apply core physical science concepts like force, motion, and energy transformation, while practicing iteration and teamwork. Designed for grades 6–8, this 60-minute lesson is perfect for: STEM days Middle school science units (