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Rocket Reporting - Youth Program Guide

Rocket Reporting - Youth Program Guide

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Grades 6-10 | 1 (7 Hour) Day

Breaking news! Local youth program reports that students are having too much fun with rockets and they don’t want to go home. Is this news true? You will find out with this program guide where students will learn about news reporting through rockets! Students will develop their communication skills, find trustworthy information, and create their own news report based on their own rocket launch. Stay tuned to learn more!

Schedule

Materials Needed

Rocket Launch Supplies:

Other Materials:

  • Icebreaker Activity Printouts
  • Rocketry 101 Slide presentation
  • News Slide presentation
  • News Article Handouts
  • Pens/Pencils/Markers
  • Computer with Internet
  • Projector (If not possible, you can print out the slides or improvise with a white board)
  • Printer (If needed)
  • Camera (Optional)
  • Bandanas or blindfolds
  • Soft obstacles like cones or blankets
  • Large, colorful pom poms or balls

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