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In this activity, learners work in teams build and launch rubberband-powered foam rockets. Through a controlled investigation, learners will explore rocket stability and the trajectory relationship between launch angle and range. This lesson plan includes background information, diagrams, and handouts for learners.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 30 cm-long piece of polyethylene foam pipe insulation (for 1/2" size pipe)
- Rubber band (size 64)
- Styrofoam food tray
- 3 8" plastic cable wraps
- 75 cm of ordinary string
- Scissors
- Meter stick
- Press tack
- Washer or nut
- Quadrant plans printed on card stock
- Rocket construction instructions
- Experiment data sheet
- Masking tape
- Launch record sheet
- Tape measure (for class)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft
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Astronomy
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
- Algebra
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Measurement
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
- Acceleration
- Projectile Motion
- Newton's Laws
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Shearer, Deborah A. ; Vogt, Ed.D., Gregory L.
Rights:
- Public domain, ,