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Totally Trebuchet

Educational Components

Totally Trebuchet is a complete set of educational tools and text materials designed to provide a

comprehensive introduction to science, math and engineering studies (6 to 8 week program).

• GEARS-IDS™ Trebuchet Kit and Construction Manual

Rugged and re-configurable structural components designed to withstand the yearly demands of

classroom service. These materials are organized in a storage container for easy classroom

management.

• TrebStar

Trebuchet Computer Simulation

This easy to use simulation mathematically models trebuchet performance and efficiency. It

allows teachers and students to quickly and accurately create dozens of trebuchet design

iterations.

• Will It Break? A Trebuchet Technical White Paper By Donald Siano PhD.

A clear, concise introduction to the engineering and analysis needed to safely design and build

small, medium and large-scale trebuchets. This is a great example of a technical white paper

authored by a professional engineer with a passion for hurling!

• GEARS-IDS™ Totally Trebuchet Curriculum

An integrated program of standards based science, mathematics and engineering studies

organized around an engineering challenge. Students work in teams to produce an engineering

build report that chronicles the design, construction and competitive use of working trebuchets.

The curriculum materials are divided into seven chapters and mapped to national education

standards.

1. Building the Trebuchet Team – SCANS - Tools for Success in Team Based

Projects

2. Engineering Communication - Researching Trebuchets

3. Trebuchet Math

4. Trebuchet Science

5. Trebuchet Engineering

6. Totally Trebuchet Games and Engineering Challenges

7. Trebuchet Build Report / Notebook - The Purpose of Engineering

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