Bottle Rockets
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Mathematics Science Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Twila Doub
Cheryl Snyder | |
| Description | Students will practice research, thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills used by engineers to solve design problems. Students will name, describe and use the four main steps associated with the Scientific Method, summarize reasons for and
usefulness of the Scientific Method. Students will discuss the history of rockets, Newton's Laws of Motion as they relate to rockets, and the forces experienced by rockets. Students will participate in a hands on experience with tangent ratios and find the height of a bottle rocket using a formula. Students will formulate conclusions based on calculations and observations. Students will analyze the hypothesis made in lesson one, "Scientific Method". Students will evaluate the unit and choose an extended activity, use technology, construct, research, or compare topics related to rocketry and present to the class. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet
computers for every student productivity software, e.g. Microsoft Excel,Power Point Scientific calculator or graphing calculator | |
| Grade Level | 10 11 12 | |
| National Standards | Mathematics
1. Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process 2. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers. 3. Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis 4. Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics 5. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry 6. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra 7. Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics Nature of Science 1. Understands forces and motion 2. Understands the nature of scientific knowledge 3. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry 4. Understands the sources and properties of energy 11. Understands the nature of scientific knowledge 12. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry Technology 1. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems 2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs 3. Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual 4. Understands the nature of technological design 5. Understands the nature and operation of systems 6. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology | |
| Career Clusters | Engineering and Technical Science and Natural Resources | |
| Keywords | Scientific Method
Newton's Laws of Motion tangent ratio bottle rocket clinometer aeronautic engineering | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Bottle Rockets
Lesson 1: The Scientific Method Lesson 2: Newton's Laws & Rockets Lesson 3: Rocket Construction Junction Lesson 4: Mission Control, We Havw Lift Off! Lesson 5: Conclusion, Evaluation, and Extension Standards | |
| References | Warlick, David. Citation Machine. 29 Oct. 2000. Landmarks. 19 Jul. 2005 Morano, David. "Experimental Science Projects." 29 Jun 2006 Dear Lou. Physics Central. 29 Jun 2006 Anderson, Dennis. "Steps to Scientific Method." Biology Labs Online . Oklahoma City Communication. 29 Jun 2006 Scientific Method." Physical Science Web. St. Teresa High School. 29 Jun 2006 Shearer, Deborah. "Rockets." Nasa Quest. Feb. 1996. Nasa Headquarters. 29 Jun 2006 "Design Zone." The Science Connection. 2006. Ohio State University. 29 Jun 2006 Moore, Joel. "Using Newton's Laws with 2 Liter Bottle Rockets." Teacher's Net. March 199. 29 Jun 2006 Hayhurst, Pat. "Rocketfest." Rocketfest a Space Odyssey. June 2001. Lancaster High School. 29 Jun 2006 "Safety." Get Wet Cosmos. 2002. Ragn-Rocket. 29 Jun 2006 Karplus, Kevin. "How to make a soda-bottle rocket launcher." Soda Bottle Rocket. 2001. Baskin School of Engineering. 29 Jun 2006 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | AM1.2.3, AM1.2.9, CM.2.1, CM.2.4, CM.5.2, G.3.10, T.3.11 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | AP.1.1, AP.1.2, AP.1.3, AP.1.4, AP.1.5, AP.1.6, AP.2.1, AP.2.2, AP.2.3, AP.2.5, AP.2.6, AP.2.7, AP.2.8, AP.3.1, AP.3.2, AP.3.4, AP.5.3, AP.5.5, AP.6.2, AP.2.1, AP.2.2, PTC.1.1, PTC.1.2,
PTC.1.3, PTC.1.4, PTC.1.5, PTC.2.1, PTC.2.2, PTC.2.3, PTC.2.5, PTC.2.6, PTC.2.7, PTC.2.8, PTC.3.1, PTC.3.2, PTC.3.4, PTC.5.3, PTC.5.5, PTC.6.2, PTC.6.3, SC.10.1.1, SC.10.1.2, SC.10.1.3, SC.10.1.4, SC.10.1.5, SC.10.2.1, SC.10.2.2, SC.10.2.3, SC.10.2.5 , SC.10.2.6, SC.10.2.7, SC.10.2.8, SC.10.3.1, SC.10.3.2, SC.10.3.4, SC.10.4.25, SC.10.5.3, SC.10.5.4, SC.10.6.5 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | TEC.9-12.1.1,TEC.9-12.1.2, TEC.9-12.2.1, TEC.9-12.2.2, TEC.9-12.3.1, TEC.9-12.3.2, TEC.9-12.3.4, TEC.9-12.4.1, TEC.9-12.5.1, TEC.9-12.5.2 | |
| The 21st Century Skills | Information and communication technology literacy - Thinking and problem-solving skills Information and communication technology literacy - Critical thinking and systems thinking Information and communication technology literacy - Problem identification, formulation, and solution Information and communication technology literacy - Creativity and intellectual curiosity Information and communication skills - Information and media literacy skills Information and communication skills - Communication skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Interpersonal and collaborative skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Self-direction Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Accountability and adaptability Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Social responsibility | |