A new school year is on the horizon, and the countdown to inspiring young minds is officially on! Are you looking for fresh and engaging ways to teach STEM concepts? Model rocketry is the perfect launchpad for your curriculum.
Imagine your students' eyes lighting up as they watch their creations soar to new heights. With model rocketry, you're not just teaching science - you're sparking a passion for discovery. By building and launching rockets, students get a front-row seat to the magic of STEM in action. They'll apply physics, math, engineering, and technology concepts in a tangible, exciting way.
Ready to embark on this thrilling educational adventure? Here are some of our favorite products to help you launch your students' success this year:
Lesson Plans That Ignite Curiosity
Angles & Altitudes Lesson Plan:
In this lesson, students explore the fascinating domains of altimetry and rocketry, using three different tools for measuring altitude: their eyes, the analog Mini AltiTrak, which employs trigonometry calculations, and the digital altimeter, a device affixed to the rocket that records its peak altitude.
Mission Energy Transformation Lesson Plan:
In this captivating six-day, 45-minute-per-class lesson, high school students will explore the exciting world of energy transformations in the context of model rocketry. The guiding inquiry 'How does a model rocket’s flight demonstrate energy transformations within a system?' lays the foundation for a practical exploration of energy dynamics.
Rocket Kits for Every Student
Cosmic Ray® Bulk Pack (12 pk):
Perfect for beginners, this snap-together kit requires no building materials, making it ideal for quick launches and short lessons.
Cosmic Cargo® Bulk Pack (12 pk):
Encourage creativity and experimentation with this rocket featuring a payload section. Its blank body (like the Cosmic Ray) is the perfect canvas for students to express their artistic side.
Build essential rocketry skills with this intermediate kit. The Alpha reaches impressive heights of 1221 feet with our C6-5 engines.
STEM Kits for Creative Exploration
With three different fin shapes and two engines, students can conduct practical investigations into aerodynamics, determining the optimal design for speed, altitude, and stability.
After reaching dizzying heights, the rocket descends, spiraling like a helicopter rotor, while the body of the rocket gently lands with a parachute. Two different sets of helicopter recovery blades allow for engaging experiments on descent time and the principles of lift.
These are more than rockets, they're tools to inspire a love of learning. Let's make this school year unforgettable with the thrill of rocketry!
Ready to launch your curriculum to new heights?
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