Rocket Launch
Straw Rockets allow students to visualize parabolas, and use angles in a real-world situation.
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I made a total of 10 launchers to be used by a class of 30. The three students were each given a specific job, and then rotated through the jobs during the 20 minutes.
Rocket Launcher: Sets up the straw, and launches it toward the goal. Rocket Setup: Determines the angle and level of the launch Retriever: Watches the launch, retrieves the straw, and advises the Rocket Setup student on changes to be made to make the launch more accurate.
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