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- Soda Straw Rockets: K-2nd Grade
- 3-5th Grade Alignment
- K-2nd Grade Alignment
- NASA Rocket Images
- Gravitational Force Videos
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Three, two, one, blast off to a better understanding of force and motion with this exciting science instructional activity! Beginning with a discussion about rockets and gravity, young scientists go on to complete a series of worksheets about net forces before designing and testing their own paper rockets.
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Classroom Considerations
- Test the rockets outdoors or in a large open space such as a gymnasium or auditorium to ensure student safety and to avoid having to move around classroom furniture
- Younger children will need assistance with creating the paper rockets, consider having some models prepared beforehand
Pros
- Two separate lesson plans are included, one for third through fifth grade and one for kindergarten through second grade
- Documents are included that describe the alignment of these lessons with Common Core standards and Next Generation Science Standards
- Includes a worksheet that emphasizes safety procedures for the activity
- Teaching tips are offered at different points throughout the lessons
- Rubrics are included for assessing student learning
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