Popsicle Catapult & Quadratics: TEEN STEAM - 04.12.22

POPSICLE CATAPULTS & QUADRATICS - TEEN STEAM - 04.12.22

Awesome group from VA, WV, MD, & WA

This class went deeper into Quadratics than the kids group! And did quite well I might add!

We learned/reviewed some Math Vocab & what is a quadratic equation, how to read its graph & the shape it makes is like a SMILE or a FROWN. 

We used Angry Bird’s slingshots to predict parabolic paths to hit targets by playing around with the quadratic equation’s A, B & C parts. Many (EXCITEDLY) presented their screens to share their parabolas!!!

We learned where we can find parabolas in real life, the history of Catapults since the Greeks and until WW1 for use as military defense (Catapults & Crossbows, Trebuchet’s and Grenade Launchers). If you wanna go way back and include SLINGSHOTS, we can go Biblical with King David! 😜

We reviewed all this lush info with a game of Kahoot, and finally we made a basic catapult that took 4 steps. With the aim to launch a ping pong ball into a bucket, bowl or trash can by applying the mathematics we learned! AND OF COURSE HAVE FUN!!!

Thanks to all Teens & Parents for your support!!! With special thanks to Paris & Piper for all your help!!!

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