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Engineering Explorers Challenge 2: Catapult

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A large wooden catapult

This independent learning guide is designed for youth in grades 3-8 to complete an engineering design challenge on their own. The challenge is to build a catapult that uses a lever to send objects flying as far as you can!

Project time: At your own pace

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