6th Grade Aerospace Technology

In this class the students will study the history and science of rocketry.  The students will learn how technology advances over time and how it impacts society.  The students will experiment with the scientific principles of motion and apply them to a model rocket.  The rockets will be tested and evaluated by estimating height and speed by using trigonometry and mathmatical conversions.

Assignments:

Rocket History Timeline

Hero Engine

Newton Car

Model Rocket

Rocket Evaluation

Lesson Plans

5/23/08

5/30/08

 

The Model Rocket