Rocket Science, Part Two: 3, 2, 1, Blast Off!
by Elizabeth Reyes
This is part two of a two-part lesson set. In this lesson, students will conduct test flights on their rockets, gather and analyze their flight data, and make improvements based on the results. They will also see the forces in action!
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gYtJ4Wql2v7vfnM9a3YXVcic39wAbg45/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering
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