Lesson 4

Lesson 4: "Mission Control, We Have Lift Off!"

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Standards

WV State Standards:

Math: M.O.G.3.11, M.O.CM.2.4, M.O.T.3.8

Science: SC.10.2.5, SC.10.2.6 , SC.10.2.7, SC.10.2.8, SC.10.3.2, SC.10.4.25, SC.10 .5.3, AP.2.5, AP.2.6 , AP.2.7, AP.2.8, AP.3.2, PTC.2.5, PTC.2.6 , PTC.2.7, PTC.2.8, PTC.3.2

Technology:

National Standards:

Math: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Science: 1, 2, 3, 4

Technology:

Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge, Comprehension, and Application

21st Century Skills:
Critical thinking and systems thinking
Problem identification, formulation, and solution
Thinking and problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal and collaborative skills
Social responsibility
Self-direction
Accountability and adaptability

Objective(s)

Hands-on experience with tangent ratios and finding the height of a bottle rocket using a formula which is used in Aeronautics Engineering.

Time Required

Four 45 minute class periods

Pre-Requisite Skills

Tangent ratios, using an equation for finding an unknown value

21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)

Scientific calculator or graphing calculator

Instructional Materials

Clinometer, Trundle Wheel or knotted string in meter intervals, lab sheet, data sheet, visual aid, completed bottle rockets, and pressure launcher.

Procedure

Day 1: Students will complete the Lab Sheet (This lab sheet is based on our environment, but will hopefully give you an example of what to do), Data Sheet, and Visual Aid. Teacher will give a brief explanation of how to use a trundle wheel and clinometer. Explain the three sheets and how they apply to the lab activity. Put students in groups of 3. Student one will be the recorder, student two will be in charge of the trundle wheel or string, and student 3 will read the clinometer. Direct students outside with tools to start activity. This activity will give students a chance to practice on nonmoving objects first.

Day 2: Teacher will review the Rules and Safety forms for the bottle rocket competition and discuss each in detail. Student will receive a data sheet to record information needed about weight, pressure and amount of water. Students are now ready to go outside and start launching. This will however take more than one day (approximately 2.5 days).

Day 3-4: Continue rocket competition until all groups finish launching their bottle rockets.

Differentiated Instruction

Special needs students should be paired up with above average students.

Collaboration

Drafting and welding teachers could help students engineer a pressure launch.

Author's Comments

Teachers will need to adapt the lab sheet from day one to fit their environment but will be able to use the data sheet and visual aid.

21st Century Assessment/Evaluation

Teacher will check data sheets for completeness and accuracy.