Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Physical Science, Measurement and Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Problem Solving, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
PROPULSION
Rockets Away
The information presented in ‘Rockets Away!’ is intended for both middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12). However, modifications may be made for its use at the elementary (grades k-4) level. The ‘Rockets Away!’ lesson will be divided into two sections. In the first segment, a brief history of rockets and rocketry will be explored. In the second segement, students will explore the concepts of rocketry through both an experiment using alka-seltzer tablets and water and by actually launching rockets.
Grade Level: K-12
Time Required: 120 minutes
National Science Standards Addressed:
Science:
- Physical Science
- Science as inquiry
- Science and technology
Math:
- Measurement
- Data analysis and probability
- Problem Solving
Topic: Newton’s Laws, Propulsion, Rockets, Forces