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This Soda-Straw Rockets activity also includes:
Launch a great lesson exploring engineering design. Using a template, young scholars create rockets that can be launched from a straw. After analyzing the function of the rocket, pupils try to modify the rocket to enhance its function.
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Instructional Ideas
- Hold a competition with prizes for various criteria: travels farthest, travels highest, most accurate, etc.
- Encourage pupils to bring materials from home to modify the rocket design
Classroom Considerations
- Consider having each group member construct their own rockets while discussing modifications with the other students
Pros
- Adaptable to various grade levels
- Incorporates engineering design principles
Cons
- None