In this lab, students will::

  • Explore the 4 forces of flight
  • Experiment with Newton’s laws of motion
  • Design, build and launch compressed air rockets
  • Engage in the engineering design process to improve the flight of your rocket
  • Visit the planetarium

Standards:

Typical Schedule*:

9:00 – 9:15 Arrive/walk to the lab
9:30 Start lab (up to 32 students**)
11:00 – 11:15 End lab
Walk to Planetarium
11:15 – 12:00 pm Planetarium (up to 32 students**)
12:00 Depart

*Schedule can be adjusted to meet your school’s needs
**If you have more than 32 students, see large group schedule

Typical Large Group Schedule*:

9:00 – 9:15 Arrive
Walk to the lab (group A)
Walk to planetarium (group B)
9:30 – 11:00 Lab for A group (up to 32 students)
9:30 – 10:15 Planetarium for B group (up to 32 students)
10:30 – 12:00 Lab for B group (up to 32 students)
11:15 – 12:00 Planetarium for A group (up to 32 students)
12:00 Depart

*Schedule can be adjusted to meet your school’s needs