How can physics allow us to predict, describe, and explain a rocket in flight?
The field of Mechanics in Physics, including Newton’s Laws, the principles of inertia and force, momentum and impulse, and the concepts of motion, allow us to accurately describe and predict the movements and physical interactions of objects in our universe.
What can I learn about productive failure from the Engineering Design Process?
The Engineering Design Process is an iterative series of steps where engineers define a problem, brainstorm ideas, and create detailed plans to build a working prototype. This prototype is then rigorously tested and continuously redesigned based on performance data until the optimal solution is achieved. Comfort with failure and uncertainty is an integral part of the Engineering Mindset.
Rocket Project Poster Launch
Week 10: November 9-13 - Rocket Project Week 2
Week 10 Agenda: Rocket Project Week 2
Week 9: November 2-6 - Rocket Project Week 1
Week 9 Agenda: Rocket Project Week 1
Week 8: October 27-30 - The Law of Force & Acceleration
Week 8 Agenda: The Law of Force and Acceleration
Week 7: October 5-8 - Vector Analysis & Acceleration
Week 7 Agenda: Vectors Analysis & Acceleration
Week 6: September 28-October 2 - Inertia & Force Diagrams
Week 6 Agenda: Inertia & Force Diagrams
Week 5: September 22-25 - The Law of Inertia
Week 5 Agenda: Newton's Law of Inertia
Week 4: September 14-18 - Measuring Motion
Week 4 Agenda: The Law of Inertia
Week 3: September 8-11 - Rocket Prototype Launch
Week 2 Agenda: Rocket Prototypes
Week 2: August 31-September 4 - Rocket Prototypes
Week 2 Agenda: Rocket Prototypes
Week 1: August 21-28 - Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Mindset
Week 1 Agenda: Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Mindset