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FAQs - 6th Grade Preview Event
FAQs - 6th Grade Preview Event
Q: I would like for my incoming 6th grade student to attend the BLAST OFF event. What do I need to do?
A: If you would like to attend this event, please complete the 6th grade STEAM Academy application by July 27th and RSVP here.
Q: Is this event only for incoming 6th graders?
A: Yes. This is a preview event for 6th grade applicants and students only. A K-5 event event for current Hidden Cove students will be held later in August. Please visit our HCSA FAQ page for more information.
Q: How will I know if my student has been accepted to attend this preview event?
A: You will receive a call or email with more information. You can also call the school (210) 623-6220 on Thursday, July 28th to confirm.
Q:Can I attend with my 6th grade student?
A: Yes. Parents can come to the event, but it is not a requirement.
Q:My student will not be able to attend. Will there be other events available?
A: Not at this time. See the BLAST OFF @ Home Challenge below to preview a sample STEAM/PBL lesson. If your student loves the challenge below, please fill out the 6th grade application to be considered for a spot in the STEAM Academy 6th magnet program.
Blast off @Home - "Build a Mars Helicopter" Challenge
Blast off @Home - "Build a Mars Helicopter" Challenge
STEAM Challenge @ Home
STEAM Challenge @ Home
If you are unable to make it to our BLAST OFF event, please consider working on the NASA Mars Helicopter Challenge.
In this challenge, students will use their understanding of physics (air resistance) to test a Mars helicopter.
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
Mass, Weight, Atmosphere, Air Resistance
Supplies Needed:
Supplies Needed:
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Pencil
(optional) 3-meter (10ft) ribbon or smartphone camera
WATCH -
Understanding Air Resistance
WATCH -
Understanding Air Resistance
6th Grade Science Standard:
6th Grade Science Standard:
11(B) understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system;
Overview
Overview
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover launched in July 2020, carrying the first helicopter to the surface of Mars! This helicopter has to be lightweight and have large blades to fly on Mars. These large blades rotate so quickly that they generate enough lift to overcome the gravity of the Red Planet and lift off the ground.
In this project, students will build a paper helicopter. Then, just as NASA engineers had to try out different versions of the Mars helicopter before coming up with a final design, students will experiment with the design of their helicopters to see what works best.
Background
Background
In July 2020, NASA launched the Perseverance rover to Mars. Traveling along with Perseverance is Ingenuity, the first helicopter designed to fly on Mars.
Watch the video to learn how they developed and tested the Mars helicopter.
(Original Lesson Resource)
MARS HELICOPTER CHALLENGE
MARS HELICOPTER CHALLENGE
Challenge Lab Resource
Challenge Lab Resource
Use the Mars Helicopter instructions to complete the lab resource.
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