![]() ![]() Working in pairs works best for younger students and can be useful for brainstorming between older students. Decide in advance if students will each build their own rocket or will work in teams.Safety Note: Use caution when cutting the PVC for the launcher and rocket forms.You may also use a fine-tooth saw to cut PVC. If you do not own a PVC cutter, it's a good idea to purchase one or ask the hardware store to pre-cut the PVC pipe for you in the specified lengths. While at the hardware store, purchase enough 1/2-inch PVC pipe to make the launchers and the rocket forms. Take the Stomp Rocket Launcher Assembly Instructions to a hardware store to make purchasing the right pieces easy. Prior to launch day, construct at least one rocket launcher.Prepare for the lesson by watching the " Do It Yourself Space: Stomp Rockets" videos available at the top of this page.2 clipboards (each with a pencil) OR a mobile device linked to the digital Data Sheet Data Sheets - Download PDF (printout) OR XLSX (digital) Altitude Tracker (printed on cardstock) - Download PDF Empty 2-liter bottle (plus spares if available) 5-foot length of 1/2-inch PVC pipe cut into various lengths (see assembly instructions for lengths) Stomp Rocket Assembly Instructions - Download PDF 24-inch length of 1/2-inch PVC pipe (for the rocket form) 2 sheets of 8.5 x 11-inch paper (white or color) OR custom skins - Download PDF ![]() Student Instruction Sheet (optional) - Download PDF Conclude the activity by writing a post-flight mission report.Based on the flight performance of their rockets, analyze their rocket designs, modify or rebuild them, launch again, and calculate the altitude achieved to determine if their changes affected the performance of the rocket.Following the flight of their rocket, calculate the altitude their rocket achieved.Work individually or in teams of two to construct and launch paper rockets using a teacher-built PVC-pipe launcher. ![]()
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