Rockets
Lesson 1:
Print the Rocket Reading Assignment Worksheet
Use the following links to fill out the worksheet.
Lesson 2:
Print the Paper Rocket Worksheet and complete the paper rocket experiment.
Lesson 3:
Unzip the rocket.exe into your folder on the server. DO NOT SAVE IT ON THE DESKTOP!!
Once you have the file unzipped use the Autodesk Inventor software to "customize" the rocket to the design you want.
Lesson 4:
Simulate your rocket design using NASA's Model Rocket Simulator.
Set the Rocket type to
and the fuel to A8-3. As shown below.
Then click
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Set the pad type to "Earth - Average Day" as shown below:
Then click
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Click on "Design" and design the rocket you are planning to build. Use the buttons "Nose", "Payload", "Body", and "Fins" buttons above the rocket design panel to set the dimensions for your rocket.
Make sure your rocket body is set to ".75" and "2-ply Paper" as shown below.
Then click
Then click
and
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Observe the Maximum Height your design flew.
Now test different designs to see what will make your rocket fly higher. Make sure you are using an A8-3 engine and a .75" diameter body on an average earth day. You can make changes to your body length, fins, payload and nose that will affect how your rocket will perform.
Good Luck!
Lesson 5:
Use the Design and Build Your Rocket worksheet as a guide to build your model rocket
Lesson 6:
Try your hand at landing on the moon.
Lesson 7:
LAUNCH!!
