Can you build a catapult that can launch a skittle meteor at the Earth? This STEM catapult will hook middle school students immediately!

The lesson begins with an engaging reading activity, followed by a demonstration of the finished piece, and then students work in groups to create their own. The lesson ends with students competing in a STEM challenge using their finished products.

You can use this STEM activity at any time of the year.

This activity aligns with the following Saskatchewan Curriculum OUTCOMES:

SS6.1
Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. (CP, SI)

SS6.2
Assess the efficacy of various methods of representing and interpreting astronomical phenomena, including phases, eclipses, and seasons. (CP, SI)