Why do space shuttles start their journeys like a rocket and finish them like a plane? Students will explore physics, science, and aerodynamic principles in relationship to rockets with this lab. This start-up package features the KELVIN© Paper Rocket Dual Launcher with activities that explore how the shape of a rocket can effect how high it travels. Students make a rocket from 8-1/2"x11" paper. The fin they design determines the distance or, altitude, it will be able to fly. Kids love to launch rockets; ESTES rockets are fun to build and have been popular for many years. Hands-on activities also include building, launching, an evaluating various ESTES model rockets. Problem-solving is stressed as student's must determine how design makes a rocket better. Grades 7-12. No Computer Required. Major Items - [1] KELVIN© Paper Rocket System, Dual Launcher
- [1] ESTES Alpha III Rocket Class Pack for 24 Students
- [1] ESTES Command Controller
- [12] ESTES Wizard Rocket Kits
- [1] ESTES Altitude Finder
Videos - KELVIN© Paper Rocket
- Balloon Vehicles
- Principles of Flight, Parts I & II
- Space Shuttles & Satellites
- Model Rocketry: The Last Frontier
- America In Space-The First 25 Years
Books - Basics of Model Rocketry
- Satellites & Space Stations
Additional Items - ESTES PortaPad Launcher
- ESTES Emergency Repair Kit
- ESTES Blast Off Flight Pack
- ESTES Model Rocket Engines
- Portable Air Compressor
- Masking Tape
- DesignGrid Paper
- [2] Snap Blade Craft Knives
- [10] Snap Blades
- [2] Cutting Mats, Self Healing
- [2] Scissors
- [12] Rulers
Activity Resources - KELVIN© Lesson Guide
- KELVIN© Workstation Sign
- [3] Medallions for Technology Excellence
- [30] Certificates for Technology Excellence
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