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CreateKit Table Tennis Ball Launcher Kit

$99.95
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Item#
36-975
Unit:  Ea
Students build a machine to launch a ball the farthest while learning about accuracy and precision!

Launch into learning as students build a machine that throws a ping pong ball according to criteria determined by the teacher. They begin the lesson by brainstorming and sketching their ideas for a ball launcher. Using an assortment of cups, rubber bands, balloons, craft sticks, and binder clips, students bring their launcher concept to life! After testing it, use the Engineering Design Process for kids to change variables to see how much farther or higher the launcher can throw the ball. Discuss challenges and how students overcame them to successfully launch the ball. Set includes enough materials for up to 24 students to build their own launchers or collaborate in small groups. Full contents list below. Recommended for Upper Elementary and up.

The included lesson direction details setup instructions, activities by grade level, learning objectives, and teaching suggestions to expand lessons.

CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Kit includes:

  • Plastic Cups, Set of 50
  • Rubber Bands, Pack of 700
  • Balloons, Set of 100
  • Rainbow Craft Sticks, Pack of 1,000
  • Binder Clips, Set of 40
  • Table Tennis Balls, Set of 24
  • Lesson Direction