SCIENCE:

ACT Alignment: Physics & Energy Transfer

The ACT-aligned Science component of the Build Your Own Catapult kit explores physics concepts like projectile motion, Newton’s Laws, and energy transfer. Students conduct hands-on experiments to analyze the effects of force, mass, and elasticity on launch distance and accuracy. By measuring kinetic and potential energy, they gain insights into energy conservation and efficiency. The kit also reinforces data interpretation skills by encouraging students to observe patterns, test hypotheses, and refine their designs, aligning with ACT Science principles of experimental analysis and problem-solving.

🔹 ACT Science Rating Scale – Mechanics & Experimental Design

(16-19) Identifying basic forces in motion.

(20-23) Understanding Newton’s Laws of Motion.

(24-27) Analyzing experimental results related to energy transfer.

(28-32) Applying physics concepts to improve efficiency.

(33-36) Designing and testing catapult optimization experiments.