Post on 05-Dec-2014
description
Catapult simulation
for problem solving and variability
User Manual LSS-CAT201 Version 5.20.2013
Three rubber
band sizes
12”, 14”, 17”
Three balls
Three soldiers
One catapult
1. Catapult Simulation Accessories
2. Catapult Parts
Main block
Lever block
Clamp
Base block
Arm block
1
2
3
4
4 positions for lever
block with easy to hold
screw with wing nut
3. Catapult Settings: Lever Block
Open eye clamp to
hold the rubber band
3. Catapult Settings: Base Block
5 positions for arm stop
with easy to hold screw 1 2 3 4 5
4. Catapult Settings: Main Block
5 positions in the arm with
easy to change nuts
5. Catapult Settings: Arm Block
Ball cup holder
Plastic ball cup holder
can be moved to lower
positions
1
2
3
4
5
5 positions in the arm
can be used to locate
the ball cup holder.
1 position is needed for
the wing nut that holds
the rubber band
1 2 3 4 5
6. Catapult Settings: Arm Block Position To Throw the ball
Example shows setup
with a ball in position
#1 and rubber band in
position #3
7. Initial Setup
2 shooters for
each team
1 ball
1 catapult
Fixed distance, about 5 to 8 feet
3 soldiers
8. Teaching Problem Solving
1. Setup & practice 15 min
2. Round 1 10 min per team
3. Problem Solving 60 min
4. Round 2 10 min per team
5. Reflection 30 min
9. Results
The Catapult Game’s
goal is to knock all 3
soldiers down every time
the shooter launches a
ball.
Results must be tracked
(in yellow) by teams and
by each shooter ( e.g.
shooter 1 and shooter 2
from team 1).
Points are assigned by
the number of soldiers
down. One point for
each solder knock down.
Each shooter tries 5 times at each round. The maximum number of points each
shooter can make at each round is 15 (3 soldiers multiplied by 5 times)
Example of scoring results for one team
Facilitator Manual
Need step-by-step instructions to guide a catapult simulation?
A facilitator manual for practical problem solving (A3) and for
design for experiments (DOE) using the catapult simulation
can be purchased at our website LSSdeploment.com