Name: Model Rocketry 101
Brand: Thinkific
Price: 110.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Model Rocketry 101

This detailed, step-by-step online training course covers the basics of model rocketry including how to choose, build, and launch rockets. It also includes instruction on science principles and STEM teaching strategies to prepare educators to create and implement engaging rocketry lessons.

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About this course

Fully Online and Asynchronous
This course features 8 hours of content you can complete at your own pace, whenever it's convenient for you.
Engaging Videos
Including a detailed step-by-step guide on how to build a Green Eggs rocket.
Design Your Own Rocketry Unit
Design a rocketry unit to use in your classroom that includes applicable STEM teaching strategies and relevant NGSS, Common Core, or state standards
Professional Development Hours
Receive a Certificate of Completion for 8 contact hours of professional learning (check with your state for approval of hours).

Take Learning To New Heights With Model Rocketry!

Calling all Educators! Whether you are in a traditional classroom, homeschooling, or at a youth program or camp, we can help you ignite imaginations! With Estes Education, the sky's not the limit – it's just the beginning!

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Course Content

This course covers all you need to know to get started using model rockets in your classroom, home, or youth program. From model rocket history to current events to step-by-step building tips, get ready to learn how you can bring this fun, engaging STEM project to your students!

Goals & Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Describe main events in the history of model rockets, and model rocket science principles

Explain how model rockets and engines work, and how to build an intermediate level rocket

Apply STEM teaching strategies to integrate rockets into your curriculum

Select an appropriate rocket, engine, and flying field for your rocketry project

What educators say about this training:

Mandy Scurry
STEM Outreach Coordinator
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
"I love that it includes not only the technical aspects but also little tips and tricks to make building and launching model rockets with a group easier. This program has given me the confidence to bring model rocketry to my STEM Lab."
Kelly A. Carlson, M. Ed.
High School Technology Teacher
Lake Center Christian School
"I loved this course! I began building and launching rockets with my advanced technology class last year and had to learn everything independently. Estes's one convenient course includes all the "need to know" information, and I learned even more!"
Per Wigand
Middle School STEAM Teacher
Jefferson County Open School
"While I found all the provided lessons and resources extremely helpful in designing my curriculum, the historical context of model rocketry turned out to be one of my favorite parts. Having perspective of where model rocketry came from helped to add a whole new element to my class that has proven to be very engaging for my students."
Chris Gibson
Elementary Teacher
Brazosport Independent School District
"I appreciated that this course covered everything I needed to know to get started with model rockets in my classroom, from the standards to teach, safety considerations, and how to choose, assemble, and launch a rocket appropriate for my classroom and the space available."