This averages math project is best taught over two sessions. In this first session students work in pairs to design and build a simple catapult using sticks, rubber bands, and string. The goal is to see which pair can fire a small stone the farthest. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
In the second session, students test their catapults using a variety of objects, recording each launch and calculating the average distance to analyse performance and accuracy.
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This averages math project is best taught over two sessions. In this first session students work in pairs to design and build a simple catapult using sticks, rubber bands, and string. The goal is to see which pair can fire a small stone the farthest. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
In the second session, students test their catapults using a variety of objects, recording each launch and calculating the average distance to analyse performance and accuracy.
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