Maker Lab Kids

Target Accuracy

Hit the Bullseye
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The Challenge: Land your rocket as close to the target center as possible!

Target Setup

10
Bullseye (3 ft): 10 points
Middle Ring (6 ft): 5 points
Outer Ring (10 ft): 2 points
Outside rings: 0 points

Use hula hoops, rope circles, or chalk/paint to mark rings

Distance Levels

Close50 feet
Medium75 feet
Far100 feet

How to Play

  1. Set up target rings at chosen distance from launcher
  2. Each player gets 3 launches
  3. Score each landing based on which ring it lands in
  4. First bounce counts - not where it rolls to!
  5. Add up all 3 scores for your total
  6. Highest total wins!

Game Variants

Science Connection: To hit a target at a specific distance, you need the right combination of angle AND velocity. A 45° angle gives maximum distance, but you'll need lower angles for closer targets and may need to reduce pressure.