Introduction
The following WebQuest is intended to provide background information on the catapult project you will be working on in RTI. The history, uses, and designs you discover while investigating this topic may help in your process of working with a partner. designing and building your own (miniature) catapult.
Task
Research the following:
History -
https://www.smith.edu/hsc/museum/ancient_inventions/hsc11b.htm,
https://edu.glogster.com/glog/history-of-catapults-4-types/25r1i4l8o6g
Purpose -
https://www.britannica.com/technology/catapult-military-weaponry
https://sciencing.com/applications-physics-everyday-life-8637595.html
Vocabulary
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/catapult
https://quizlet.com/5057809/catapult-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Process
Read questions carefully, use the provided links to look up information about the history, purpose, types, and vocabulary related to catapults... Next week, you will be working with a partner in designing and building a miniature catapult. Let me know if you have questions. Use caution when searching - be sure your sources are credible and school appropriate.
Evaluation
10 points...
Conclusion
Work quietly, collaborate, discuss, and complete this WebQuest before the end of the week.