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EngineeringEnergy

Basketball Launchers

Fuel excitement as students dive into the science of kinetic energy and energy transfer by designing a basketball launcher.

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About this lesson

Fuel excitement as students dive into the science of kinetic energy and energy transfer by designing a basketball launcher. In this dynamic lesson, learners not only explore energy concepts but also practice structural engineering by creating their own basketball hoop and court. The hands-on challenge of launching basketballs and fine-tuning their designs brings science and sports exploration together in an engaging, real-world problem-solving experience students love!

1

Introduce the challenge

2

Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Energy
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson, STEAM Kit
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

Student work examples

Student workReal student work from Basketball Launchers
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What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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