Water Bottle Rockets

A: What have you learned about the history of rockets and space travel?

Q: The first crude rocket originated in China. In 20th Century A.D Konstantin Tsiolkovsky has been called the Father of Modern Astronautics.

Q: Now that you know about the basic parts of a rocket and what they do, write about each part and its importance in your own words. What will be different on your water rocket than on a “real” rocket and why?

A: Water rockets are different from real rockets in raw materials.

Q: Write a little on the blog about how to find the Center of Pressure and the Center of Gravity on your rocket and why they are important.

A: The center of gravity is the center of the re-rocket, and the pressure center is about 1.5 times the distance behind the center of gravity. If the position is not right, the direction of the rocket will be affected.

Q: Based on what you have learned about rocket design (nose cone & fins) describe what your rocket will look like and why you chose that design on the blog.

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marshmallow challenge

Was there a leader on your team? Who was it and who decided who the leader would be?

A: Yes someone was the boss.

If you had no leader, do you think having designated someone a leader would have helped?

A:  Yes it did. because he did a lot of work.

If you had a leader, how did he/she do?

A:   He has his good ideas.

How helpful was everyone on your team in challenging the process of building the tallest structure? Did anyone appear to be an expert?

A: Yes, We all share our ideas.

Did any team members tune out of the activity — out of frustration with other members or for some other reason? What could you have done to keep all members of the group fully engaged?

A:   No, we don’t had it.

Did you feel everyone’s ideas were well received during the activity?

A: Yes it is.

How did you feel as the time limit was approaching? Did pressure increase? If yes, was that helpful or not?

A: I feel more stressed, but this kind of recreational activity helps me relieve my stress.

In retrospect, what could you have done better?

A:On the bottom pillar, I think I can do a few more things.

Did you celebrate small wins? If yes, how did you do this?

A:Our group seems to be doing the highest.