Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 9


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Construct a prototype of a rocket with the equipment provided


    Activities:

    1. Explore different rocket designs (shape, durability, strength, aerodynamics etc)
    2. Create a prototype
    3. Launch prototype designs
    4. Collect flight data on distance and time and plot a graph
    5. Calculate speed using data
    6. Evaluate prototype design


    Homework:

    Research on rocket designs and launch angles

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on aerodynamics to identify and develop an understanding of the different forces acting on a rocket.
    • We are FOCUSING on the features of a rocket to develop an understanding of what helps it to fly
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to design and create a prototype of a rocket so that we can test launch it