Science 9 Students Blast Offffffff
Students in Science 9 classes this week participated in a rocket launch project. The project
is focused on the Science 9 Unit 1 Learning Targets: Science Methods,
Measurement & Graphing. Students begin by graphing and
analyzing historical AHS rocket data to determine key variables that impact the
flight of rockets. Classes select independent variables such as water
volume, mass, length or fin position to focus on. Small rocket
teams then form hypotheses and build their rockets. Data is
collected on the action packed launch day followed by analysis and conclusion
writing.
Connections are made with the rocket
project as students study Energy, Forces & Motion during the winter
months as well.
The 2012 Rocket Launch set a new record
of 150 feet. FANTASTIC!!
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Mr. Mechenich, science 9 teacher,
launches a rocket while students look on…come on Mr. Mechenich, keep your eyes
open. ;~)
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