Rockets

Teach a great lesson about rockets and forces!  (grades 5 - 9)

• Detailed lesson plan (includes directions for making a simple launcher at the end of the document):  http://download.micron.com/pdf/education/k12_pdf_lessons/forces.pdf
• Slides for lesson:  http://download.micron.com/pdf/education/k12_pdf_lessons/forces_presentation.pdf
• Launcher directions:  http://download.micron.com/pdf/education/k12_pdf_lessons/launcher_plans.pdf

Fizzy Rockets

• Lesson plan (from NASA)
• Lesson plan
• Links to purchase the correct 35mm film canisters
  • http://www.sciencebobstore.com/products.php?product=Bulk-Film-Canisters-for-Rockets
  • http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/film-canisters
  • http://www.filmcanistersforsale.com/
• Mighty Seltzer Rocket
• Effervescent Launcher 

 Rocketry Booklets/Guides:

• CAP's Model Rocketry:  CAP publication (grades 6-12)
• Rockets: 2011 NASA educator guide (grades K-12)
• Rockets Away (Propulsion):  2010 NASA educator guide (grades K-12)

Rocketry Organizations:

• NAR - The National Association of Rocketry can get individuals connected to the cutting edge of the hobby so they can learn how to fly higher, faster, and better. NAR members get: access to launch sites through local NAR clubs, a bimonthly magazine, insurance coverage for flights, and certification for high power rocket flying.  Additionally, NAR provides support for the largest rocket contest on Earth, hundreds of other NAR contest launches, free materials and handouts for teachers, a self-paced rocketry skills and training program available to try for free before purchasing, and dozens of specialty products.  Click to learn how to join the NAR.

Simulators:

• NASA's Water Rocket Simulators