Re: Pinhole Digest #1133 - 02/11/03 Fun Safe Explosions

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From: Shirley B (shirleyb@kc.net)
Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 07:43:19 PST 

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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:43:19 -0600
From: Shirley B <shirleyb@kc.net>
Subject: Re: Pinhole Digest #1133 - 02/11/03 Fun Safe Explosions

In a word, Alka Seltzer Rockets. In spite of the recent disaster, the
shuttle program educational outreach activities should not be abandoned
(neither should the shuttle program). Have the kids build rockets out
of film cannisters, custom designed nose cones & fins attached. Then
have them MEASURE the height/distance of their first attempt. Then have
them experiment with modifications to see if they can improve the
performance.
http://list.k12.ar.us/pipermail/science/2001-August/001615.html
http://mpassero.tripod.com/rocket/seltzer/seltzer.htm
http://www.cyfernet.org/integrate/iowa/flying_things.html
There is also a link to the 4H rocketry site.
http://www.cyfernet.org/integrate/iowa/flying_things.html
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/education/intel2001/Projects/flight/groupunit.pdf
This is a primary unit which can be modified to include the science &
math objects of higher grade level
I used this project successfully at several grade levels.
Shirley

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