NASA Glenn Videoconference: Rocket
Science
Pre-Conference Activity: Constructing Paper Rockets
(If so instructed by your teacher, print out a worksheet
page for this activity.)
This activity provides directions for constructing and launching a paper rocket. You will use a pencil to form a paper tube and then modify the tube by adding fins. A rocket with no fins is much more difficult to control than a rocket with fins. The placement and size of the fins is critical to achieve stability while not adding too much weight. Keep this in mind as you construct your rocket and modify its design.
Materials Needed:
Pencil
Drinking Straw
Construction Paper - for wrapping around pencil in strips and for fins
Tape
Scissors
Procedure:
Rubrics:
Use the rubrics shown below as a guide when completing the activity.
Rubric for constructing the paper rocket and recording
observations
(15 points max.)
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Carries out assignment criteria | 3 points | 0 points |
Performs testing safely | 1 point |
0 points |
Records observations and findings are correct | 3 points | 0 points |
Demonstrates proper science process skills | 3 points | 0 points |
Participates in class discussions | 5 points | 0 points |
Rubric for journal writing (Worksheet Question 10)
(12 points max.)
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Carries out assignment criteria | 3 points | 0 points |
Records observations and findings are correct | 3 points | 0 points |
Demonstrates proper science process skills | 3 points | 0 points |
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation correct | 3 points | 0 points |
You are now ready to participate in the Introduction to RocketModeler videoconference. After the videoconference, complete the post-conference activity and assessment.
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Please send any comments to:
Web site related: Curator
Content related: Tom Benson (benson@nasa.gov)