Model Rocketry 8th Grade Technology Transportation Unit Eric Wasacz Thomas Rozelle Kenny Bouwens Eric Wasacz Thomas Rozelle Kenny Bouwens

Introduction Transportation can be defined as the movement of people or goods. This can be as simple as pushing a cart, or flying a jet. As humankind has developed, we have searched for easier, faster, safer, and more convenient ways of transportation. One form of transportation that has lead us to the skies and beyond is the rocket.

Task Your task for this WebQuest is to create a model rocket that will be propelled through the air. Resources that will be provided for the completion of this include a cardboard tube for the body, balsa wood for the fins, and the rocket engine harnessing system. You will then research and use your problem solving skills in order to create a rocket that will be propelled through the air as high and as straight as possible. At the end of the experience, you will write a summary and reflection on it.

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Process 1. To begin this task, you must organize yourselves into groups of You and your partner will then decide what specific tasks each would like to do. They can include: Designer (responsible for producing an orthographic sketch) Researcher (responsible for finding out the best design for the rocket) Materials Specialist (responsible for finding the best materials to use for the construction of the rocket) Documentation Specialist (responsible for taking notes and writing important ideas) 1. To begin this task, you must organize yourselves into groups of You and your partner will then decide what specific tasks each would like to do. They can include: Designer (responsible for producing an orthographic sketch) Researcher (responsible for finding out the best design for the rocket) Materials Specialist (responsible for finding the best materials to use for the construction of the rocket) Documentation Specialist (responsible for taking notes and writing important ideas)

Process (continued) 3. Complete your assigned tasks, and then consult with your group member to come up with an optimal design. 4. Create a Final Drawing of your planned rocket including dimensions. 5. Take the ideas from your design, and begin to build your final product. This includes:  Cut body tube to length  Shape nose cone  Cut fins to shape and size  Install engine harness  Install recovery system 3. Complete your assigned tasks, and then consult with your group member to come up with an optimal design. 4. Create a Final Drawing of your planned rocket including dimensions. 5. Take the ideas from your design, and begin to build your final product. This includes:  Cut body tube to length  Shape nose cone  Cut fins to shape and size  Install engine harness  Install recovery system

Process (continued) 6) After you complete construction of your rocket, test your rocket. 7) Evaluate the results of your test, and write a reflection on the good, the bad and the ugly of this project. 8) Hand in your completed rocket, drawings, and summary / reflection of your design and why your group chose it. 6) After you complete construction of your rocket, test your rocket. 7) Evaluate the results of your test, and write a reflection on the good, the bad and the ugly of this project. 8) Hand in your completed rocket, drawings, and summary / reflection of your design and why your group chose it.

Evaluation You will be graded on many factors they include: Summary and Reflection (40 pts) What did you learn? Quality of Construction (20 pts) Are pieces cut evenly and square? Is the nosecone symmetrical Quality of Design Drawings (20 pts) Are your lines straight? Successful Run (20 pts) Was your Rocket stable in the air? Did your Rocket fly straight? How high did your rocket go? You will be graded on many factors they include: Summary and Reflection (40 pts) What did you learn? Quality of Construction (20 pts) Are pieces cut evenly and square? Is the nosecone symmetrical Quality of Design Drawings (20 pts) Are your lines straight? Successful Run (20 pts) Was your Rocket stable in the air? Did your Rocket fly straight? How high did your rocket go?

Conclusion Upon the completion of this WebQuest, you will have a greater understanding of transportation. You will be able to identify new forms of transportation, and asses the impact that they have had on human life. In addition to this, You will know and be able to apply concepts such as the Center of Gravity, Center of Balance, and Newton’s Third law of motion.

Teacher’s Page Introduction This activity will combine Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological concepts ranging from measurement, to Newton’s Laws of Motion, to the Designed world and its impact. Content Area Grade Level This WebQuest is designed for use in the Middle School. (Either 7th or 8th Grade) Introduction This activity will combine Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological concepts ranging from measurement, to Newton’s Laws of Motion, to the Designed world and its impact. Content Area Grade Level This WebQuest is designed for use in the Middle School. (Either 7th or 8th Grade)

Teacher’s Page cont. Objectives The student will be able to… Consider and evaluate multiple aspects of aerospace engineering through designing a rocket Reflect upon current design, and provide valid input as to how to enhance design Connect real life examples to Newton’s laws of motion Measure and cut accurately to the nearest 1/16th of an inch Asses the impacts of rocket technology on society Objectives The student will be able to… Consider and evaluate multiple aspects of aerospace engineering through designing a rocket Reflect upon current design, and provide valid input as to how to enhance design Connect real life examples to Newton’s laws of motion Measure and cut accurately to the nearest 1/16th of an inch Asses the impacts of rocket technology on society

Standard Connections International Technology & Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) Standards 1-3 Students will develop an understanding of the nature of technology. Standards 4,6,7 Students will develop an understanding of technology and society. Standards 8,9,10 Students will develop and understanding of design Standards 11,12,13 Students will develop abilities for a technological world Standards 16, 18 Students will develop and understanding of the designed world Standard Connections International Technology & Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) Standards 1-3 Students will develop an understanding of the nature of technology. Standards 4,6,7 Students will develop an understanding of technology and society. Standards 8,9,10 Students will develop and understanding of design Standards 11,12,13 Students will develop abilities for a technological world Standards 16, 18 Students will develop and understanding of the designed world Teacher’s Page cont.

Implementation Schedule Day 1&2- Students break into groups and begin researching aspects of design Day 3&4- Students will begin dimensioned drawings of rocket Day 5,6,&7- Students will construct Rockets Day 8- Rocket Test day Day 9- Conclusion and Reflection of project Implementation Schedule Day 1&2- Students break into groups and begin researching aspects of design Day 3&4- Students will begin dimensioned drawings of rocket Day 5,6,&7- Students will construct Rockets Day 8- Rocket Test day Day 9- Conclusion and Reflection of project Teacher’s Page cont.

Resources Needed Estes Model Rocket engines 1” Diameter cardboard tube 1/8” sheet of balsa wood 1” diameter dowel rod for nose cone Model Rocket Launch pad 9 volt battery Resources Needed Estes Model Rocket engines 1” Diameter cardboard tube 1/8” sheet of balsa wood 1” diameter dowel rod for nose cone Model Rocket Launch pad 9 volt battery Teacher’s Page cont.

Evaluation The students will be graded on the process, such as rough designs, final design and drawing, quality of construction, and final outcome of the activity, such as the height, and trajectory path achieved by the rocket. Also, the student will be graded on the summary and reflection of the experience. Evaluation The students will be graded on the process, such as rough designs, final design and drawing, quality of construction, and final outcome of the activity, such as the height, and trajectory path achieved by the rocket. Also, the student will be graded on the summary and reflection of the experience. Teacher’s Page cont.