I look forward to completing the rocket mice activity with my Junior Infants. I will read the book “”Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker to explain the concept of force. Show videos of rockets launching.
The students will decorate their plastic bottles during a junk art activity. I will display images of rockets for them to use as inspiration. Older children could come into the class during space week to act as rocket buddies to the younger children helping them to cut, stick and place the rocket mouse on top of the bottle.
Use prompt questions such as:
What made your rocket mouse go up into the air?
Did anyone’s rocket mouse go really high? Why do you think that happened?
What did you learn about how rockets work?