Da Vinci Catapult
The Da Vinci Catapult toy is a miniature replica of the actual catapult that was first designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. This miniature catapult consists of laser cut wooden planks, wooden gear, rope and rubber balls. The benefit of the Da Vinci Catapult toy is to teach kids about the transformation between potential and kinetic energies.
Da Vinci Catapult Benefits
- Introducing kids to mechanical machinery.
- Simplifying the concept of energy transformation.
- Learning the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
- Leaning about the different physical qualities of objects.
- Acquiring a sense of three-dimensional construction.
- Improving hand skills and analytical thinking skills.
- Improving hand and eye coordination.
- A bit of training arm muscles while turning the gear.