Torsion Ballista Kit

Torsion Ballista Kit

SKU: SKU:37517

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Inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman ballistae, this kit uses torsion on both sides of the bow arm to fling Styrofoam balls across the classroom! Great for demonstrating how torque can be applied to create power as well as potential and kinetic energies and projectile motion.

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Inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman ballistae, this kit uses torsion on both sides of the bow arm to...

Grades 6-12
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Specifications

  • Tools and Materials Required: Small screwdriver, white glue, scissors, and ruler
  • Assembly Method: Gluing and screwing
  • Material: Laser-cut basswood
  • Dimensions: 6" x 7" x 3-1/8"
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Grades 6-12

What You'll Get

Torsion Ballista Kit
  • 2 basswood sheets with laser-cut parts
  • Paper clip
  • 4 screws
  • Yellow twine
  • 2 Styrofoam balls (projectiles)
  • Torsion Ballista Kit User Guide

Support Materials

Learning Values

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Science

  • Force and motion
  • Potential energy
  • Projectile motion
  • Torsion
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Technology

  • Data collection
  • Historical perspectives
  • Systems
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Engineering

  • Modeling
  • Prediction
  • Technological design
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Math

  • Graphing
  • Measurements
  • Ratios