Working in mixed groups, pupils had to design a product (a catapult), plan a budget for it, ‘the products from the shop’, build the product, and then create a marketing strategy for it.
The strategies and products were then presented to all competitors in the room, with a panel of judges declaring the best pitches.
Though the catapults varied in efficacy and sturdiness, the excellent cooperation and presentation skills amongst pupils were universal.
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