Rocketry

Beginning Rocketry Module

For this module you will be answering questions from the multimedia presentation, building a paper/tape rocket, running and filling in a data table from the "Launch Simulator" and designing a building a simple balloon powered racer. All these are requirements for an "A" in this module.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS BELOW

STEP 1- Answer the questions from the multimedia presentation found in the Rocketry folder which is inside of the PLTW/Tech Lab folder. The worksheet can be found on the shelf near the front door.

STEP 2- Build your paper Rocket. Go to the shelf again and get the rocket building template. Follow along with my video. Do the best tape job as you can, it will fly further.

STEP 3

1. Open this Google Doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpzpsbRtoFnRzq6nj_HvgocXlU7K8qsWTqhKK44--P8/edit

2. Go to file--->Make a copy

This will allow you to add your answers to the Doc.

3. Open the link to run the simulation-sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/407-launch-simulator-challenge

4. Make sure to turn this work in to Google classroom with your other module work.

Step 4- Building a balloon racer

Give the materials listed, build a balloon racer to go as fast as possible to win a race against your classmates.

    • One piece of cardboard

    • 1 straw

    • 2 bamboo skewers

Mr.T How to Build a Rocket Video