What have you learned about the history of rockets and space travel? Write a summary on the blog about something or someone you found interesting and tell why.

I learned that it Came a long way starting from  a model pigeon, that used steam to propel it forward in the 4th century B.C, to making full model rockets in the 20th century A.D. One thing I found interesting is that the soviets sent a dog to space

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?

Nose Cone: is important because it is the first part that goes in the air, it’s what helps the rocket punch through the earth

payload: the payload is an optional part, but important if u want to transfer some object or subject

Propulsion: is important because it what makes the rocket go up

Fins: fins are important to help stabilize the rocket so it goes straight and doesn’t wobble

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.

Center Of pressure: to find the center of pressure make a cardboard cutout of your rocket. Take the cardboard rocket and balance it on a ruler . Mark where it balances then mark the same spot on your real rocket

Center of gravity : get a piece of string and tie it around your rocket, using the string to hold the rocket and see if it balances, if it doesn’t, move the string closer to the fins or the nose one until it balances

The center of gravity is what makes the rocket stay balanced and the center of pressure. The center of pressure is important because it’s the point against which the wind appears to push.