Designing and Analzying a Trebuchet Throwing Arm

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Trebuchetarm  This lesson defines the following STEM concepts: Physics Concepts of the fulcrum design (examples – pivot point, counter weight and projectile weight), Engineering – Material strength and elasticity.  Design concepts and problem solving, Math – Geometrical design and computation for the pivot point selection on the throwing arm, and Technology – The use of machines and materials to construct the throwing arm and the trebuchet.  Contributed by Paul Duplessis.

Lesson Plan: trebuchet_arm_2

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Marie Planchard

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