Rockets
What is the most effective way to launch a rocket the furthest?
Engage:
– Read Whatever Next by Jill Murphy as a whole class and discuss the rocket made by baby bear.
– Think/Pair/Share ideas to make an effective rocket and feedback.
Investigate:
– Make predictions, share and explain reasoning.
– Balloon Rocket – use the Marvin and Milo balloon rocket cartoon, in groups of three work together to make the balloon rocket.
– Straw Rocket – individually draw rocket/use rocket template and colour in and use straw to launch.
Take the Next Step:
– Rocket races – groups to have rocket races, reflect on which rockets travelled the furthest, can amendments be made to increase distance? For example exert more force, stronger blow into straw etc., race again with improvements, evaluate and discuss findings.
– Read Sadie Rocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fliess, contemplate tips you would give to Sadie based on the investigations.