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STUDENT WORK
BUBBLE POWERED ROCKET EXPERIMENT
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This experiment was done after our visit to the museum. It incorporates space travel, and the inquiry that the students used while making lunar space vehicles. Detailed explanations of the experiment can be found at:
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/rocket.htm |
 | The students worked in groups to create their own rocket. Students used different shaped wings and noses on their rockets. They also used different numbers of wings, and alka seltzer tabs to see how it would affect flight. They put a small drawing of an astronaut inside, and were ready for liftoff! |  |
 | The students went outside, had their rockets ready, with astronauts and alka seltzer tabs inside. We added water and.... |
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put lid on very tightly, placed on the ground in liftoff
position and waited for blastoff! |
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 | This experiment was an incredible success with the students exploring the law of action and reaction. They wrote about it in their science journals, and wanted to try this experiment again the very next day! |
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Teacher Leadership Center and the Harcourt Learning Labs was provided by
the Harcourt General Charitable Foundation on behalf of Harcourt, Inc.
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