*upbeat music* *picture of rocket on launchpad with words "rockets to the rescue"*
Print the template and design your rocket *three sheets of paper with drawings on the right 1/3*
Roll rockets up and tape *paper rolled into a tube*
Tape one end shut *video of three paper tubes being pinched and taped shut on one end*
*still photo of the taped end*
Assemble the launch pad *rocket launcher made with pvc pipes in a T shape, with a vertical pipe in the stem of the T. A pink stomp blower is attached*
Make adjustments as needed, tape may be needed to connect stomper to pipes *closer views of the launcher, and stomper being used*
Depending on the age of students and available time, there are two activities *words are in front of a rocket launch photo*
Option 1: For younger students and/or a shorter activity *photo of rocket in sky, with launchpad visible*
Set up a hula-hoop "planet" and have students take turns launching their rockets
*Picture of rockets in and around a hula-hoop*
Option 2: For older students and/or a longer activity *photo of rocket in sky*
Oh no! There has been an emergency on Mars and the astronauts need supplies right away! We need a way to get the payload safely to Mars. *words on white background*
Remember to stick to the budget, the cheapest successful rocket wins!
*photo of the budget sheet. It includes all supply options and how much they cost. Total budget it $50,000,000*
*fast video of payload container being constructed*
Break students into groups of 3-4
Design a structure to get the payload to Mars
The astronauts need the supplies quickly! The launch window opens in 15-20 minutes
*video continues. Straws bended into squares and tied with string are created. 2 squares are made.*
*6in of duct tape is cut. 1 cotton round is placed, the 2 straw squares go on top of that, then the next cotton round. Fruit will go inside and the container will be shut with duct tape*
Add the payload to the design (raspberries work best)
*fast video of payload container being taped to the rocket*
Remember the tape used counts towards your budget
Make an final adjustments *video of rocket launcher being moved*
Students have 3 tries to reach Mars
*video of paper rocket being launched 3 times, it is only successful on the 3rd try*
Check on the payload. Did the astronauts get their supplies intact? *video of container being opened, with fruit intact*
*thumbs up*
Calculate which successful rocket was the cheapest *words on photo of rocket in space*
*example of filled out budget, quantity and total item cost are added in columns*
Printables and lesson plan can be found at: tinyurl.com/NDSpaceGrant
