Beginner's Guide
to Rockets
Fundamental Terminology
Subject
Area: Science, Physics
Grade Level:
11-12
National
Standards:
Science
- Science as
Inquiry: Understanding about science inquiry.
- Physical Science:
Motions and forces.
- Science and
Technology: Understandings about science and technology.
Technology
- Technology
research tools - use content-specific tools, software and simulations
to support learning and research.
- Technology
research tools - select and use appropriate tools and technology
resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Objectives:
After reading
the explanation given below, use information found on the World Wide Web
to complete the activity in which you will demonstrate an understanding
of the application of Newton's Three Laws of Motion to flight.
The Beginner's Guide
to Rockets is a Web site of information prepared by NASA Glenn Research
Center to help you better understand rockets and rocket propulsion.
Click Beginner's Guide Index to
access the list of slides. Open the slides hyperlinked from Fundamental
Terms Activity and read the information before completing the activity.
Assessment:
You, or you
and your partner(s), will be evaluated on the accuracy of your answers.
Evaluation:
You will
be able to use information found on the World Wide Web to complete the
activity designed to demonstrate your understanding of terminology
and Newton's Laws of Motion and how they apply to rockets.
Submitted by:
Patrick J. Kelley, Medina County Career Center, Medina, Ohio
Related Sites:
Activity
Worksheet
Answers
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