Straw Rocket Launcher Challenge
Students will individually construct straw rockets. Using the launcher, students will learn the concept of Newton's third law of motion: for every action, there is a equal and opposite reaction. Student's will further understand the basics of rocketry.
Materials:
Straw Rocket Launcher
Straws
Scale
Clay
Tape
Index Cards
Tape measure
Paper to record information
Agenda:
Science Background Knowledge
Engineering a Straw Rocket
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I1qA-UWgpsL2hgTFX4zcu68m-GXoO6M5/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 1. Empowered Learner 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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