Catapult Science Experiment: How to build one with your toddler

Catapults are not only a great teaching tool to learn about engineering and physics but are incredibly simple to build using a few household items. Building a catapult is an exciting physics experiment that not only explains the science behind catapults but shows your child how force on an object works. This experiment gives a visual to how the see-saw on the playground works, launching planes from aircraft carriers, and using slingshots. Since the science and engineering of catapults are still used today, this is a great experiment to do at home and find examples of it in everyday life. Check out the full breakdown of this experiment here: https://www.smallstepforstem.com/building-a-catapult-experiment/ 0:00 Introduction 0:06 Supply list 0:29 Step 1- Create the fulcrum 0:39 Step 2- Cut notches in beam 0:53 Step 3- Tie rubber bands around notches 1:02 Step 4- Insert fulcrum between beam sticks 1:09 Step 5- Attach spoon to beam 1:21 Step 6- Ready for launch! 1:48 How to get your toddler involved 2:05 The science behind catapults #stemeducation #stemforkids #catapults #homeactivities #homeschooling