::CATAPULT::
CATAPULT PICTURES (PERIOD 6)
Class Notes: Levers
Catapult Research (period 6 due Tuesday, April 1)
Each group must submit ONE Google Docs to my email: [email protected]
In the Google Doc, use a different color text for each group member.
-Information Requirements
1. Explain what a catapult is.
2. Explain some of the history of Catapults
a. Who invented them or in what country were they first invented?
b. During which time period were they used?
c. What was the main purpose of a catapult in warfare?
d. What caused catapults to no longer be used in warfare?
e. How important were catapults in winning battles?
3. Explain the basic idea of how a catapult works. In your explanation use the terms lever,
tension, stored energy, and projectile.
4. What are the types of Catapults (identify at least 3)?
a. List each type and explain how each is different from the others
b. Use illustrations or graphics to show the differences
5. Include a short description of the design you plan on making for the project.
Searching the Web.
As you start to search for the information that is needed complete this assignment you may
want to search using some or all of the following:
Catapults, Trebuchet, Siege Engine, Siege Machine, Medieval Warfare, Middle Ages, How
Catapults Work, Onager, Mangonel, Ballista, Roman Warfare, Greek Warfare
In the Google Doc, use a different color text for each group member.
-Information Requirements
1. Explain what a catapult is.
2. Explain some of the history of Catapults
a. Who invented them or in what country were they first invented?
b. During which time period were they used?
c. What was the main purpose of a catapult in warfare?
d. What caused catapults to no longer be used in warfare?
e. How important were catapults in winning battles?
3. Explain the basic idea of how a catapult works. In your explanation use the terms lever,
tension, stored energy, and projectile.
4. What are the types of Catapults (identify at least 3)?
a. List each type and explain how each is different from the others
b. Use illustrations or graphics to show the differences
5. Include a short description of the design you plan on making for the project.
Searching the Web.
As you start to search for the information that is needed complete this assignment you may
want to search using some or all of the following:
Catapults, Trebuchet, Siege Engine, Siege Machine, Medieval Warfare, Middle Ages, How
Catapults Work, Onager, Mangonel, Ballista, Roman Warfare, Greek Warfare
Catapult Design (period 6 due Monday, April 7)
Using Google Drawing, each student in each group will make a design/plan of their catapult that will:
Include 3D, TOP, FRONT, and SIDE views of your catapult design.
Include a list of materials that you will need to build your catapult.
Label your drawing with accurate measurements.
Include a detailed description of how your catapult will work.
SHARE THE DRAWING TO MY EMAIL: [email protected]
Include 3D, TOP, FRONT, and SIDE views of your catapult design.
Include a list of materials that you will need to build your catapult.
Label your drawing with accurate measurements.
Include a detailed description of how your catapult will work.
SHARE THE DRAWING TO MY EMAIL: [email protected]
Google Slides (period 6 due Monday, May 19)
In your groups, make a Google Slides presentation for the following parts of your project:
Title Slide - include names, title of project, pictures
Research - include important things you learned during the research assignment
Design - include your designs that you made before building the project; explain how it works
Construction/Building - include pictures and important things you learned while building the project and testing it out
Final Drawing/Design - include a description or picture of your final design; explain what is different about your final design from your original design
Test - include how well your catapult performed; include the data you collected (distance from the target; did it go over the wall)
Analysis - include a description of WHY you project performed the way it did;
Reflection - include a description of HOW YOU FELT about the project; what would you do differently if you did the project again; what materials would you use; talk about how you would use the 15 days of construction that you were given
Title Slide - include names, title of project, pictures
Research - include important things you learned during the research assignment
Design - include your designs that you made before building the project; explain how it works
Construction/Building - include pictures and important things you learned while building the project and testing it out
Final Drawing/Design - include a description or picture of your final design; explain what is different about your final design from your original design
Test - include how well your catapult performed; include the data you collected (distance from the target; did it go over the wall)
Analysis - include a description of WHY you project performed the way it did;
Reflection - include a description of HOW YOU FELT about the project; what would you do differently if you did the project again; what materials would you use; talk about how you would use the 15 days of construction that you were given