Off they go — launching rockets is fun. The lesson plan contains templates to build paper rockets that can be launched from a PVC pipe launcher. Individuals or groups build the rockets and determine the shapes for their fins. Included templates outline two different rocket body designs.

Concepts

rockets, design, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Lay out planets at different distances and try to launch the rockets to them

Classroom Considerations

• Younger pupils may have difficulty constructing the rockets
• Requires an open space to launch the rockets

Pros

• Templates provided are just the right size to fit on the Pop! Rocket Launcher
• The procedures contain detailed directions and diagrams on how to construct the rockets

Cons

• The lesson plan does not contain a data collection sheet