R.A.M. (Rubberband Actuated Momentum) Crate

Collide, launch, and score! Explore momentum and collisions as marbles and rubber balls fly and climb the scoring mountain.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS KIT:

• Momentum — explore how mass and velocity affect “how hard something is to stop”
• Collisions & Energy Transfer — compare elastic vs. inelastic collisions using marbles and rubber balls
• Mass & Motion — test how heavier vs. lighter projectiles behave when struck by the ram
• Ram Mass Experiments — add weight to the ram to see how changing the striker’s mass affects launch distance
• Velocity & Pullback Distance — investigate how increasing the pullback changes speed and collision outcomes
• Object Properties — explore how shape, squishiness, and material affect how far objects travel
• Maker Mindset — invent your own R.A.M.‑based games (bowling, darts, trick shots, Angry Birds‑style challenges, custom scoring fields)

Mini‑lessons are adapted for each academic level (K–12) so siblings can learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.

MORE REASONS YOU'LL LOVE THIS KIT:

• Easy to assemble — follow along with a full video guide
• Learning Material is Adapted for All Ages — from Kindergarten through high school, so siblings can learn together with the same kit!
• Kid AND teen approved — it’s part slingshot, part physics lab, part Angry Birds, part skee‑ball
• Endlessly Repeatable Experiments — none of the "I guess we're done because we're out of materials" nonsense. Change the projectile, adjust the pullback, and experiment with new outcomes
• Encourages real scientific thinking — kids naturally learn to test, measure, and explain results
• Supports creativity — design your own games, scoring systems, and trick‑shot challenges
• Stores efficiently — fits neatly back into the same box it ships in

WHAT’S INSIDE:

• R.A.M. Launcher System
• Rubberband‑actuated ram
• 2 RAM track pieces
• Collision peg
• 2 bolts & nuts
• Scoring Mountain + Box Support – A tiered “mountain” scoreboard inspired by skee‑ball.
• Projectiles – 4 marbles + 2 rubber balls for comparing elastic and inelastic collisions.
• Rubber Bands – For powering the ram (and extras for experimenting).
• Assembly Video & Instructions – Highly visual and easy to follow.
• Physics Learning Activities – K–12 adapted projects so siblings can build and learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.

Designed & Made in the USA
by Our Family, for Your Family