Building and launching rockets is a funny activity. It combines the excitement of watching a rocket launch with the additional pleasure of mastering an engineer problem. In short, it’s fun for all ages.
In this activity students will construct their own water rockets using everyday materials and launch them, experimenting the principles of physics and engineering involved. The activity fosters critical thinking, data analysis, scientific communication skills, and even artistic skills inspiring a passion for STEAM and encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers.
NOTE: This activity was proposed by NAEC Team Lebanon within the Sabir co-design project developed by the OAE Center Italy (Milan, 2-6 September 2024). For more information: link to OAE Center Italy webpage dedicated to the project.
In this activity students will construct their own water rockets using everyday materials and launch them, experimenting the principles of physics and engineering involved. The activity fosters critical thinking, data analysis, scientific communication skills, and even artistic skills inspiring a passion for STEAM and encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers.
NOTE: This activity was proposed by NAEC Team Lebanon within the Sabir co-design project developed by the OAE Center Italy (Milan, 2-6 September 2024). For more information: link to OAE Center Italy webpage dedicated to the project.
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Astronomy benefits from and stimulates technology development
Source: AstroEdu – International Astronomical Union