Straw Rocket Launch
Students will construct a straw rocket launcher that utilizes air pressure as the force to push the rocket through the air. A STEM journal will guide them through planning an investigation. Students will develop a hypothesis, investigate it, collect data and analyze it. Students will demonstrate understanding of force and Newton's laws of motion through applying scientific principles in their investigation conclusion, creating a model, and developing a CER response.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11hJZfetLRvVfgbgBc3ZIbuBoCDLFzPlJ/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD)Related Content
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