Propulsion Pop! - Introduction

Beginner's Guide to Propulsion
Propulsion Pop!
Subject Area: Science
Grade Level: 5-8
National Standards:

Science
Science as Inquiry - Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
Physical Science - Motions and forces.

Physical Science - Transfer of energy.

Science and Technology - Understandings about Science and Technology.

Mathematics

Mathematics as Reasoning - Recognize and apply deductive and inductive reasoning.
Mathematical Connections - Apply mathematical thinking and modeling to solve problems that arise in other disciplines.

Measurement - Estimate, make, and use measurements to describe and compare phenomena.

Technology

Research Tools - Use content-specific tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools - Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

Objectives:

After reading an explanation from a NASA Web site, you will demonstrate an understanding of the text by completing a propulsion activity, charting the results, and answering questions that demonstrate an understanding of rocket propulsion.

The Beginner's Guide to Propulsion is a Web site of information prepared by NASA Glenn Research Center to help you better understand aircraft propulsion. Click Beginner's Guide Index to access the list of slides. Open the slide called Rocket Propulsion and read it, then proceed to the activity page.

Assessment:

You, or you and your partner(s), will be evaluated on the feasibility of your answers.

Evaluation:

You will demonstrate the ability to use and understand information found on the World Wide Web by completing the activity and charting your results. You should also show an understanding of the relationship between mass and the distance traveled given the propulsion from a film can rocket.

Submitted by:

Robert E. Merski, Holy Family School, Erie, Pennsylvania