IF STEM: Rocketry Foundations
Using both Stomp Rockets and Estes Model Rockets, students will apply an investigative and exploratory approach to understand the basics of rocket flight and the design of rockets.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- The different factors that affect the flight of rockets by modifying air rockets to see the effect on flight.
- How to prepare their own Rocket Launch Missions by designing Launch Mission Patches/Banners and constructing/launching Estes model rockets.
WHAT YOU’LL CREATE
- Your owned graphic designed Mission Launch Patches
- Various launch missions using:
- Stomp Rockets
- A home-made designed rocket
- ESTES model rockets
- And more…
ASSOCIATED 21st-CENTURY SKILLS
- Research Design
- Systems Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Creativity & Innovation
- And many more…
ASSOCIATED CAREERS
- Rocket Research & Development
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
- CAD specialist
- Project Engineer
- And many more…
SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Yes, Chromebook Compatible
- Stomp Rocket Party Pack: Including
- 10 foam-tipped stomp rockets
- Stomp launched and launchpad
- 20 mini squeeze rockets
- 4 hand-squeeze bulbs
- Rascal & HiJinks Launch Set (Ready to fly)
- Sky Writer Rocket (Easy to Assemble)
- Wizard Rocket (Level 1)
- 220 Swift (Level 1)
- Engines
- 2 packs: A8-3 rocket engines (6 total engines)
- 1 pack: A3-4T mini-engines (4 total engines)
- 1 pack: B6-4 Engine pack (3 total engines)
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