Student Instructions
Welcome to the Great Punkin Chunkin Challenge! This challenge will be . . . challenging. You will learn about the Punkin Chunkin competition and research catapults. You will use what you learn to build a catapult of your own to chuck a pumpkin as far as you can. As you work, check the instructions often and be sure to document your build. When you are finished, make sure to tag your partner in your activity by using the and clicking "Edit People."
1 Title
2-4 Watch the videos to learn the history of Punkin Chunkin, then use the
tool to complete
4.
5 & 6: Explore the physics of Catapults by clicking the
on each
7 & 8 Use what you have learned to add your Ah-ha! Moments to
7 and then explain how catapults work on
8.
9 The Challenge
10 Important PSA: Seriously, this is important.
11 Plan your Design (Individual)
12 Collaborate: Work with your partner to come up with a design that incorporates the best part of your individual designs. Use the
tool and the
tool to add pictures and words to explain your design idea.
13 Caution: The Launch Zone
14 Build!
15 Share & Reflect: Use the
or the
tool to share your final design. Then, use the
tool to answer the question.
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
To view the activity template, click here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEKzUm-Ed8/JDURkPCiZKp25tzWtO1SHQ/view?utm_content=DAEKzUm-Ed8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton To view the teacher instructions, click here: https://www.canva.com/design/DADpQyPtZTo/yVTEWBMGYCPeRZIqqxeF_Q/view?utm_content=DADpQyPtZTo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton