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In this activity, learners build small indoor paper rockets, determine their flight stability, and launch them by blowing air through a drinking straw. This lesson plan includes procedures for the two part activity, background information, diagrams for making Ares 1 paper rockets, discussion questions, extensions, and black-line masters for learners.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Sheets of 8.5 x 11 paper (white or colored)
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Meter sticks or tape measures
- Fat, round pencils or dowels (see tips, p. 43)
- Drinking straws
- Copies of the Ares I paper rocket plans (see p. 45)
- Eye protection
- Cellophane tape
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
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Number and Operations
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Acceleration
- Projectile Motion
- Newton's Laws
- Center of Gravity
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
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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
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Shearer, Deborah A. ; Vogt, Ed.D., Gregory L.