Engineer

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Item #7.    Build and show how a catapult works.

This is the one activity in the Engineer Badge that the Scouts want to desperately to do. Probably so they can shoot things at each other. There are numerous plans available for simple catapults. The one in the book works well and can be assembled from bits and pieces in a few minutes. It might work best for you to set aside a time other than the Den meeting, to work on this project. Then you are not so rushed.

Gather the materials, set a time and go for it. You will want to allow time for some challenge after they are complete, so that the Scouts can see how well they work. Also bring the catapult to the Pack Meeting. Ping-pong balls are harmless and work well as projectiles. Take normal safety precautions. Keep warring groups widely seperated

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