Basketball Catapult
Aim, shoot, and score on your very own court! Engineer an adjustable catapult and assemble a miniature basketball court. Learn how arcs and angles help athletes score points on the court, field, and more. Then load up your catapult and use your new physics know-how for nothing but net!
Why it’s awesome
Courtside experiments
Discover how different athletes use science to score.
Physics play
Work out the right arc and angle to sink your shot.
Team spirit
Decorate flag stickers and wear a mini finger jersey.
What’s included?
Topics explored
Physics of basketball
Angles + arcs
Projectile motion
From the desk of the product designer:
Behind the design
“Building a working catapult is fun for kids and adults alike! Leaning into the basketball theme let us give kids a better grasp on physics concepts by applying them to a sport they already recognize — talk about a scientific slam dunk!”
- KiwiCo Product Designer
By the numbers
5
Angle adjustments for the catapult
3
In-office basketball tournaments
19
Balls lost around the office
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