MODEL ROCKET PROJECT

Project requirements:

ROCKET DRAWING

1) Start with a drawing of your rocket. That means:

  • straight lines with measurements and a scale.
  • NO freehand drawing/lines/curves
  • Use a ruler or some other straight-edge to make lines
  • Use a protractor or some other curved edge to make curves
  • Label all appropriate lengths
  • Indicate the type of material you'll use in construction your rocket

2) Pay particular attention to the fins - Use Claim/Evidence/Reasoning to answer the following:

    • why did you place them where you did
    • why did you choose that particular shape

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ROCKET ENGINE MOUNT DRAWING

The Rocket Engine was a particularly rough part of this project.

1) Please write a paragraph (Claim/Evidence/Reasoning works well here!) to describe the problems associated with your first launch.

2) For the next section, please provide detailed instructions on how to make a rocket engine mount.

3) Include a drawing of your rocket engine mount. That means:

  • straight lines with measurements and a scale.
  • NO freehand drawing/lines/curves
  • Use a ruler or some other straight-edge to make lines
  • Use a protractor or some other curved edge to make curves
  • Label all appropriate lengths
  • Indicate the type of material you'll use in construction your rocket
  • BE SURE to label all the parts

2) Pay particular attention to the fins - Use Claim/Evidence/Reasoning to answer the following:

    • why did you place them where you did?
    • why did you choose that particular shape?

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3) Write a paragraph that describes the actual flight of your rocket.

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5) Write a paragraph that describes the forces acting on your rocket.

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6) Wrap-up

Please address the following prompts using IQIA (Include the Question In the Answer) and in full sentences:

a) How well did your rocket perform?

b) Did you make changes?

c) How well did your changes work?

d) What would you do differently next time?