NASA Glenn Videoconference: Rocket Science
Post-Conference Assessment: To be printed and completed after participating in the Introduction to RocketModeler videoconference and the Post-conference activity.


  1. The shape of a rocket influences how well it flies.
    ___True
    ___False

  2. The material a rocket is made of influences how well it flies.
    ___True
    ___False

  3. We must add fins to rockets to provide control.
    ___True
    ___False

  4. Rockets can be flown using different types of fuels.
    ___True
    ___False

  5. People have been working on building rockets for over 1,000 years.
    ___True
    ___False

  6. New and better types of rockets will be made in the future.
    ___True
    ___False

  7. New types of fuel will be used to fly rockets in the future.
    ___True
    ___False

  8. Scientists use small models to help them build and understand rockets.
    ___True
    ___False

  9. Scientists hope to use rockets to one day explore the outer solar system.
    ___True
    ___False

  10. One of the problems with using rockets to explore outer space is that today's rockets must carry large amounts of fuel for the long trips.
    ___True
    ___False


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