Marshmallow Catapult
Division: A- Elementary
NC Essential Standards Alignment: Science as Inquiry
Event Rules: Marshmallow Catapult Rules 2022
Event Score Sheet: Marshmallow Catapult Score Sheet 2022
Clarifications: None
Description:
Teams will build in advance a device constructed out of specified materials to launch a marshmallow at a target placed on the floor. The goal is to land as close to the center of the target as possible.
Materials:
Teams must bring devices, & safety glasses. Event leaders will provide full sized Kraft Jet-Puffed marshmallows, score sheets, tape measures, and targets.
Scoring:
Teams will be ranked by the closest distance the marshmallow lands to the target. Lowest score wins. Ties will be broken by single best distance.
Common Mistakes:
None
Recommendations:
None
Fast Facts:
None
Event Resources:
Teach Engineering – Right on Target