Catapults

On Wednesday we took off up to the hall to carry out a science experiment - and have a bit of fun in the process! We were looking at forces and things that can create energy. We used an elastic band tied to a clip, which was attached to a ruler. There were four different kinds of elastic band: small, medium, large, and extra large. Our task was to try out each one and see which could send a small paper ball the furthest. To measure we used a measuring tape and we recorded each distance on our log. We had great fun trying this out and we had some interesting results. We also discussed the reasons why some paper balls went further than others. If you can think of any, make sure to let us know by commenting below!