With the use of a model rocket kit, aspiring aerospace engineers work cooperatively to construct and launch a rocket. A preparatory reading assignment is included, covering Newton's laws of motion and information about the first commercial spaceships, launched in 2011 and 2012. While your class can build and launch a rocket without this instructional activity, the reading and the reflection questions make it a valuable addition for your high school STEM or physical science classes.

Concepts

rockets, space flight

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Additional Tags

rocket, space flight, aerospace engineering, science

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Pros

• Thoughtful reflection questions provide an opportunity to process what was learned from the experience
• A strong support for Common Core State Standards in reading informational text and scientific literacy
• Meet Next Generation Science Standards in engineering and technology with this lesson

Cons

• You will need to purchase rocket building kits, but recommendations are made within the list of materials

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.10 RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.10 RST.11-12.2 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.10