Rubber band cannons - At home science - ExpeRimental #1

Build a rubber band powered cannon from a crisp tin and a drinks bottle and use it to explore projectile motion and conservation of energy...or just knock down any target you can think of.
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In this fun kids activity, Andrea Sella and his children experiment with materials to build the best catapult possible. They then use the slingshot to investigate how things fly through the air. By predicting and altering the variables, Andrea's sons get a feel for the scientific method while doing a great summer activity.
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[@BAZARA89]

The two lads seem very well mannered and smart, that's great for our future. It's nice to see kids act like this.

[@TheRoyalInstitution]

Have you watched the first ExpeRimental film yet? Great activity to do with your children this weekend!

[@boogieknee3781]

I often "upcycle" toys like these for the kids like this.
The best way to teach any subject is through play.

[@sjwimmel]

Nice! I'm a cub scout leader in the Netherlands. Definitely going to build these with the guys.

[@TheRoyalInstitution]

Great! Let us know how you get on over on facebook! facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental

[@Quintinohthree]

Small world...
We should have had these films two years ago. A science camp isn't going to be due in a couple years again. ;-)

[@deminiklas5824]

really nice! I will do this one with my daughter, she really likes it! I also think about it to use it with our homeschooling group, I think there are more little one's that likes it! I hope there will be more film's like this???? Greatings from Belgium.
(and yes, the lava lamp is also in the planning :-)

[@heheh92]

I remember him from UCL!

[@warcraftdude13]

Which is the best cannon? The one with the flattest trajectory

[@CookingWithCows]

I guess the best catapult is the one that's accurate :P no use to have a catapult that shoots very hard and far but somehow manages to hit you in the eyeball even when you point it away from you

[@oscarroque01]

Clever!

[@nikkihu643]

Only one who's not a adult but cool🙃

[@yawarali1973]

I'm watching your video in 2024

[@Ainsleighrain]

so cool

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Cool

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Hey rahul

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PRINGLES

[@vinc6169]

How big is the bottle