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Action-Reaction Rocket!
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Author | Schaefer Zarske, Malinda Carlson, Denise Heavner, Ben Duren, Sabre |
| Copyright Year | 2004 |
| Description | Learners construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string. They use this model to learn about Newton's three laws of motion, examining the effect of different forces on the motion of the rocket. This activity can be combined with other activities to create a larger lesson. Resource contains vocabulary definitions and suggestions for assessment, extensions, and scaling for different levels of learners. |
| Related Links | http://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=http://www.teachengineering.org/collection/cub_/activities/cub_mechanics/cub_mechanics_lesson04_activity2.xml |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of the University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Mechanics Newton Acceleration Balloon Force Laws of motion Mass Motion Rocket Physical Sciences Energy Potential and Kinetic Energy Motion and Forces Momentum and Velocity s Laws |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT45M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics |
