History of Rocketry
Objectives:
Focus Question: How has the use of rockets changed over the years?
Length:
45-90 minutes
Grade Level:
4-12
NASA Mission:
National Science Standards:
Science As Inquiry
Understandings About Scienctific Inquiry (4-12)
Physical Science
Properties Of Objects And Materials (K-4)
Motions And Forces (5-12)
Chemical Reactions (9-12)
Transfer Of Energy (5-8)
Science And Technology
Understandings About Science and Technology (4-12)
History And Nature Of Science
History Of Science (5-8)
Historical Perspectives (9-12)
NASA Presenter:
Bryan Palaszewski - bryan.palaszewski@grc.nasa.gov
Tom
Benson - Thomas.J.Benson@nasa.gov
Advanced
Preparation:
Completion
of the pre-conference activity is recommended.
View images from a typical Rocket
Propulsion presentation (PowerPoint), a Rocket Propulsion - Advanced presentation
(PowerPoint), or a Rocket Trajectory
presentation (PowerPoint).
Visit the Beginner's Guide to Model Rockets and RocketModeler.
For additional research, visit Bryan's Internet Resources for "Humans in
Space," "Space Stations," and "Living in Space."
The
event includes interaction with NASA scientists/engineers Bryan
Palaszewski or Tom
Benson. It focuses on the early history, development, and future of
rocket propulsion. It covers rocket propulsion from the development of
rocketry in
The interactive and high energy event is augmented with photographs of historical, current, and future space vehicles, their past and proposed space missions, and their inventors. The presentation also includes:
The event can be geared to certain grade levels.
Suggested
post-conference activities:
NASA Portal:
Glenn Learning Technologies Project:
The Space Place:
Advanced Notice Recommended:
4 weeks
Frequency of Presentation:
Once a month
Availability of Presenter:
Varies