Lionakis Town Hall 2023

Activity time: 45 minutes

Instructions • Each team has 25 minutes to Build-a-Catapult with the provided supplies in the box.

• You may choose to build your Catapult based on any of the examples within the box or create your own from your imagination.

• Use the paper provided in each box to draw out your design. Place your team name and number in the lower right of the page.

• Score as many points as possible using the catapult to launch 10 Velcro Balls at the targets. The balls have to stick to the targets to count.

• Score as many points as possible using the catapult to launch 10 Velcro Balls at the targets. The balls have to stick to the targets to count.

• Points will be scored by hitting the targets from the shot line Targets have different point values based on distance and difficulty.

• Catapults will be judged on design complexity, creativity and your total score.

So don’t forget that razzle dazzle!

• After the activity total up your points and write your score next to your team name in the lower right. Place your Catapult on the Bar for everyone to see and be amazed at what your team created!

Pro Tips: Catapults vary in build time, launch distance, and accuracy so choose your design wisely.

Take a few practice shots before you go up to shoot to make sure your Catapult is working.