Students Launch Model Rockets
Each fourth, fifth and sixth
grade student in the "Wings" program had the chance to construct a model rocket
this spring. In addition to learning about rocket construction, the students also
studied the history of rocketry and Newton's Laws of Motion as they applied to rocketry.
For a final event, the students invited their classmates to watch as they launched
their rockets. A few rockets didn't survive the morning, but the majority of the
launches were successful. The students were impressed with the speed and the height
of the launched rockets and were eager to try launching rockets again. After
launching all the model rockets, each student was able to launch a stomp rocket by jumping
on the launching pad. This forced air into the rocket and sent it flying through the
air.
For information on curriculum material for
teaching model rocketry, call Estes Customer Service at (800) 820-0202.
Getting Ready to Launch Model Rockets
The Sixth Graders Try the Stomp Rocket
Mr. Ortman Takes His Turn Launching the Stomp Rocket
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