Academy Physics Engineering Design Projects
Catapult Contest
Design and build a catapult that can launch a tennis ball and land it in a 1-meter target area 15 m away
Tower Contest
Design a 3D printed tower that will hold the most weight per gram
Mousetrap Car Contest
Design and build a toy car powered by a single standard mousetrap to travel the farthest distance in the least amount of time
Mars Lander Contest
Design and build the lightest package that can protect two eggs from breaking when dropped from the second floor
Water Bottle Rocket Contest
Design and build a rocket from a 2-liter bottle that can spend the most time in the air
Musical Instrument Contest
Design and build a homemade musical instrument and play an 8-note scale and a recognizable tune on it
Magnet Car Contest
Design and build a battery-powered car that can pick up paperclips using and electromagnet as it travels
Wind Turbine Contest
Design and build a wind turbine that can generate the highest average voltage in 30 seconds of operation