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This is an activity about rockets. Learners will explore how rockets leave Earth's orbit and what it takes to make a launch successful. There is also a discussion of force and Newton's Third Law of Motion, and other topics - such as potential vs. kinetic energy, momentum, and acceleration - can easily be tied to this exciting activity.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 8
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Balloons - the long ones work best (experiment with many types)
- tape
- plastic straws cut in half
- paper clips
- three 12-foot pieces of string or yarn (Not needed per student - Three total for the whole 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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Technology
- Transportation
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Engineering
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- 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:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI, 2009