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Design a way to launch a ball off the floor so you can catch it! Use these student instructions and a video by Bentley Systems engineer Murray Fredlund.

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Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Mechanical
Topic(s):Forces, Simple Machines, Space/Transportation
Grade:3-5, 6-8
Time:60 minutes or less

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