What You'll Do
Ready, aim, fire! Transform a few simple supplies into a propulsive, rubber band-powered cannon that can launch paper cannonballs across the room. Learn to fold paper into strong, sturdy shapes, then build a fortified fortress that can withstand your cannon’s barrage. Be Determined to perfect both attack and defense as you master your firing technique and shore up your walls to keep the cannonballs at bay.
What You'll Need
Materials
- 1 toilet paper tube or a paper towel tube cut to 4″ long
- 1 T-shaped piece of cardboard (see Additional Prep, below)
- 2 regular thin rubber bands (not thick broccoli bands)
- 2 paper clips (any size)
- Scissors
- 1 set of drawing tools (washable markers, colored pencils, crayons)
- 5 sheets of standard-size paper (any color)
- Tape (any type)
Technology
- Computer or tablet with speaker and camera
- Internet access
- Zoom application installed
- Signed in with your child’s name
- Unmuted (the instructor will manage class muting/unmuting)
Additional Prep
Cut out a T-shaped piece of cardboard with these dimensions.
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What You'll Take Away
Paper folding techniques and cannon launching skills
The skills to be determined and understand that mastery takes effort
A rubber band-powered cannon and fortified fortress
Join The Community
The last step in the Galileo Innovator’s Process is share. Great learning can come from sharing successes and failures—to solidify your own experience as an innovator and to inspire others.
ELL
Some bilingual staff & support for multilingual families.
Special Needs
Support for Students with Special Needs (Oakland Camp Director has a Masters in Special Education).
Deals
Yes. Every year, we award thousands of weeks of specially priced camp through our financial assistance program. Apply on our Financial Assistance page. Scholarships available.