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__**Do this assignment on Thursday Nov. 5, 2009**__


 * First things first:**
 * Before we can make a large version of a catapult we have to make a small version (prototype).

In order to begin our work we need to do more research. You can use a variety of tools to gather your information.
 * Use Google Square to create a square of information about catapults. Save your Square
 * Use Google Cube to create a cube of information about catapults. Add useful links to your Square.
 * Use the customized Google search tool I created for you below to gather information about catapults.

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 * __Do this assignment on Friday Nov. 6, 2009__**

Create a Word Document where you are saving the best ideas and images of what you would like to create. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Use the search tools above to gather more ideas on what the catapult features need to be. Be on the look out for types of materials for building, size of design, accuracy features, distance features, and anything else.

__**DOCUMENT YOUR IDEAS IN A WORD DOCUMENT**__

Mini Catapults Prototype Ideas

Make sure to take a look at these:

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Simualtins:

These

**Begin Here by posting to the Wall**
 * RagDoll Cannon Simulation**

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 * Using Math in all Sorts of Ways**

National Security Algebra Read through this and see how algebra is used in National Security. Complete Lessons 1-7 and try to create a code. Copy this code into a Word document to share with one of your classmates. They will attempt to crack your code.

Assessments: __**COMPLETE BOTH ASSESSMENTS**__

Complete Catapults and How Accurate is your Catapult Assessments.

CATAPULT SIMULATION Use your knowledge of catapults and trajectory to modify the variables to make this catapult accurate. Simulation