The electric cannon launcher building kit will provide you with a fun and entertaining way into the world of electric, energy, and cannons. Aim and fire! See how energy transfer works as you fire ping pong balls from the spinning wheels. This is a mini version of the same ball launchers you see for football, tennis and baseball practice. Adult supervision recommended for kids under 14.

This kit was thoroughly researched and designed at Middlesex University by science specialists who teach teachers. Middlesex has worked in partnership with the BBC, National Museums, and visitor centers throughout the world to create science kits that both entertains and educates. These kits encourage young people to stretch their skills and thinking.

What you'll get:

• The electric cannon launcher kit contains, base plate, battery box, motors, ball, plastic rings (grommet), wheels with pulley, long screws, connecting sleeves, sticky pads, plastic suction cups, washers, terminal block, nuts and wire.
• Full instructions.
• Requires 2 AA batteries. Not included.

Incredible Science Fun Learning Ideas:

• Explore physics, force and Newton's laws of motion.
• A great demonstration of energy transfer and recoil.
• Determine what affects the distance of the launched ping pong ball and chart the results.