Up, Up and Away!

Students will participate in an inquiry lesson where they work in groups to launch straw rockets to the classroom ceiling using balloons as engines. Once the group is successful in reaching the ceiling with their rockets, they are tasked with modifying their rockets to carry paper clip passengers to the ceiling.

Resource ID#: 128834 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: unbalanced forces, gravity, rockets

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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