Description
Design, build, fly and take home your own rocket in 45 minutes flat. Our rocket factory
lets everybody build a rocket of their own. The session includes an introduction to the
mechanics of flight and the design of rockets. Finally take the rockets out for a test
flight from one of our compressed air launchers. A well constructed rocket can sometimes
fly as high as 30m into the air!
Subject Area(s)
Science, Technology
Key Stages
Ideal for Key Stages 1,2 and 3
Learning Points:
Mechanics of flight
Design of rockets
Materials and their properties
Time Requirements:
Set-Up Time
15 Minutes
Duration
50 Minutes
Reset Time
5 Minutes
Set Down Time
15 Minutes
Group / Class Size:
40 maximum
Space Requirements:
Area for rocket construction with flat surfaces (i.e. tables, hall floor)
Outdoor area for launching such as playground
Equipment Requirements:
All equipment required will be brought by SPACE4SCHOOLS Staff
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