CATAPULT

Grade 3: Forces, Movement and Simple Machines

Students explore energy and force through elastic-powered motion.

Subject Connections

This program brings Alberta’s Grade 3 Science and Design Thinking curriculum to life through engaging, hands-on LEGO builds. Students explore forces, energy, motion, and simple machines, while developing skills in problem solving, creativity, and teamwork.

Science – Movement and Forces

  • Understand how stretched elastic turns into motion.
  • Identify how elastic force creates movement in the model.
  • Observe how different forces affect direction and distance.

Design Thinking

  • Plan, build, test, and improve the the catapult’s design.

Wellness & Collaboration

  • Students work together to share ideas, solve problems, and build teamwork skills.

HOW IT WORKS

Plug & Play Lessons

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School-Wide STEM 365

Students apply design thinking to build, test, and improve working models that meet real-world needs

Unlimited Learning Platform Access

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High Quality
STEM Building Kits

Every student builds a model of their own.

Building Sheets

Intuitive, ready-to-use build sheets

Motors & High Traction Tires

High-quality motors for dynamic engagement.

Power Packs & Aerodynamic
Propellers

Explore energy, thrust, and aerodynamics with hands-on propeller experiments.