Castle science
Consider the science, technology, engineering and maths that go in to building and sieging castles.
What comes to mind when you think of castles?
Are they impenetrable fortresses or feats of science, maths, and engineering? They were both!
In this film explore the innovative science, technology, engineering, and maths used in castle construction and destruction.
Have you ever wanted to design or lay siege to a castle?
Join our adventure to build and experiment with different types of catapults and archways using objects you can easily find at home. Learn about friction, force, gravity, and combustion as you discover the science behind designing, building, and besieging a castle!
These activities were developed by Glasgow Science Centre in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland.
Castle Science - Catapult Conundrum
Build two catapults, investigate how far you can fling a projectile, and take on the Catapult Challenge.
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Castle Science - Amazing Arches
Discover the amazing structural properties of arches by building your own and testing it to see how much weight it can hold.
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