Students will explore the physics of flight and its real-world applications through the context of rocketry. Students must simulate everything that is necessary for a rocket launch and must also investigate and define the functions of space travel into the future and how rockets may hold the key to the continuing success of the human race.

 

Students will apply this knowledge to the design, build, and launch of their rocket! 
 
NOTE – this unit requires the use of model rocket kits which must be sourced separately by the school   

 

Key tasks

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• Rocket design. Students must determine whether their rocket needs to be modified to carry the payload which they need it to, based on the mission they are commissioning space travel for 

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• Plan launch. Students must mathematically estimate everything from the fuel burn rate, rocket launch height and trajectory, and rocket weight to ensure the launch is a success and that they can retrieve the rocket when it lands back on Earth 

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