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Rocket Problems Lesson Plan

Rocket Problems Lesson Plan

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Rocket Problems

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Students solve problems related to rockets. They build a space station out of wood and are given an imaginary problem related to construction. They discover how NASA uses problem solving skills to solve issues related to the International Space Station.

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