RocketsRead and follow along. On your journals, draw the rockets and label. Draw and label the parts of the rockets and answer the questions listed

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• http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/review/dr-marc-technology/rockets.html

• Why are rockets able to fly with out large wings like an airplane?

• List 3 differences between planes and rockets.

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Rocket Parts DRAW

BellringerWhat are the main parts of a model rocket?

• Nose Cone – the nose cone is the leading, tapered or pointed section of the rocket. It helps reduce aerodynamic drag

• Body tube – the body tube is the central structure of the rocket. It holds the engine, propellant tanks, and payload.

• Engine – The engine burns the propellant and converts it to exhaust to provide the force (thrust) to accelerate the rocket

• Fins- the fins help guide the rocket and provide a stabilizing force.

• Payload – the payload is the cargo to be delivered by the rocket ( such as the Hubble Telescope or International Space Station components). In some cases (like for satellites), it is the system being put directly into space.

What is the most important part of a rocket? Explain

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Rocket launching and disasters•http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/2014/20141126-ula-burning-questions.html•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEFNjL86y9c&feature=related

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/i-didnt-know-that/idkt-how-rockets-work

• What causes the rocket to go up into space on take off?

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GUIDANCE - TRAJECTORYFlight Path

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Bellringerhttp://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/mr.cfm

If the launch speed is held constant and only the angle is changed, what are the outcomes of a launch at 30°, 60°, and 45°?

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Rocket Making Time…•Supplies we need are

• -Tape (no Duct Tape)

• -Thick 8x10 Paper, (art paper)

• -Markers or anything you wish to decorate your rocket with.

•Tire pump, Hand pump.

Rocket Measurements• Nose Cone….

Circumference is 8cmDiameter is 2.5cm• Rocket fin….

Base is 4cmHeight is 9cmFold is 1cm • Rocket tube….

Height is 21cmCircumference is 8cmDiameter is 2.5cm

Prototype Rocket• Name____________________________________Date_______

• Design Your Rocket

• Draw your Prototype rocket below and explain why it will perform based on your past experience.

Prototype Rocket• Write a hypothesis regarding how will you be able to create a rocket

that will fly true. (straight) and high? What are the components of your rocket and why will it make your rocket fly true?

• Use an 8x10 printer paper to design to scale your prototype rocket.

• Write a Theory as to why you feel this rocket will fly better, higher, straighter, etc. with a because statement