Take your engineering skills to the next level with this rigorous exploration of catapult design and the physics behind their performance. Students will apply principles of mechanics and forces as they experiment with variables such as launch arm length, rubber band quantity and placement, and projectile shape and mass. This course emphasizes mathematical analysis—using equations and data to predict and measure launch distance, velocity, and energy transfer. Students will design, build, test, and refine their catapults, learning how to optimize performance through iterative problem solving. Ideal for aspiring engineers and physicists, this class blends hands-on construction with quantitative investigation to unlock the science of motion and mechanics.