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(Created page with " === Quest Title: '''Ignite the Sky: The Sugar Rocket Adventure''' === === Duration: 6 Weeks === '''Age Group:''' Middle School / High School '''Focus Areas:''' Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Creative Problem Solving ---- === Week 1: '''Blast Off into Basics''' === '''Goal:''' Understand the principles of rocketry and the science behind sugar rockets. '''Activities:''' * '''Engage:''' Watch a video or live demonstration of a sugar rocket launch. * '''Explore:''' L...") |
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=== Week 1: '''Blast Off into Basics''' === | === Week 1: '''Blast Off into Basics''' === | ||
'''Goal:''' Understand the principles of rocketry and the science behind sugar rockets. | '''Goal:''' Understand the principles of rocketry and the science behind sugar rockets. | ||
# What makes a rocket fly, and how can we harness chemical energy to create motion? | |||
# How does the design of a rocket affect its ability to reach greater heights? | |||
# Why is it important to understand the chemical reactions before building the rocket? | |||
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'''Goal:''' Build the basic components of a rocket. | '''Goal:''' Build the basic components of a rocket. | ||
'''Activities:''' | # How do the shape and size of a rocket's nozzle influence its thrust and stability? | ||
# What forces act on a rocket during flight, and how can we minimize instability? | |||
# Why do you think aerodynamics is a critical consideration in rocket design? | |||
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* '''Explore:''' Learn about nozzle design, body stability, and fins' aerodynamic function. | * '''Explore:''' Learn about nozzle design, body stability, and fins' aerodynamic function. | ||
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'''Goal:''' Create and test the rocket fuel. | '''Goal:''' Create and test the rocket fuel. | ||
'''Activities:''' | # Why is the ratio of fuel to oxidizer crucial in ensuring a successful rocket launch? | ||
# How do the properties of sugar and potassium nitrate work together to produce thrust? | |||
# What potential hazards exist in handling rocket fuel, and how can we mitigate them? | |||
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* '''Engage:''' Learn about the stoichiometry of the sugar and oxidizer mix. | * '''Engage:''' Learn about the stoichiometry of the sugar and oxidizer mix. | ||
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'''Goal:''' Assemble the complete rocket for testing. | '''Goal:''' Assemble the complete rocket for testing. | ||
'''Activities:''' | # How do the individual components of a rocket work together to achieve flight? | ||
# What happens if one part of the rocket is not properly aligned or constructed? | |||
# Why might recovery systems like parachutes be essential for a reusable rocket? | |||
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* '''Engage:''' Discuss how components like parachutes or recovery systems are designed. | * '''Engage:''' Discuss how components like parachutes or recovery systems are designed. | ||
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'''Goal:''' Launch rockets, collect data, and refine designs. | '''Goal:''' Launch rockets, collect data, and refine designs. | ||
'''Activities:''' | # What do you think caused the rocket to behave as it did during the test launch? | ||
# How can we use data from the launch to improve future designs? | |||
# Why might small changes in design lead to significant differences in performance? | |||
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* '''Engage:''' Conduct a group launch day, recording data on altitude, flight time, and stability. | * '''Engage:''' Conduct a group launch day, recording data on altitude, flight time, and stability. | ||
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=== Week 6: '''Present and Reflect''' === | === Week 6: '''Present and Reflect''' === | ||
'''Goal:''' Showcase the rockets and celebrate learning. | '''Goal:''' Showcase the rockets and celebrate learning. | ||
# What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them? | |||
# How does the process of building and refining a rocket relate to solving real-world problems? | |||
# What would you do differently if you were to start this quest over again? | |||
'''Activities:''' | '''Activities:''' | ||
