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Create a Rocket Project

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SPACE – CREATE A ROCKET VIDEO CONFERENCING PROJECT BRIEF

(idea provided by Louise Sulway – Maendy Primary School, Torfaen)

This topic will allow children to investigate space travel.  Possible link activities could include:-

  • Investigation into planets
  • Eco link – how to keep our planet clean and unpolluted
  • Maths – distance and direction – from planet to planet and from world to a set destination
  • Art – 3D model of the solar system

Preparation prior to VC

1.        Each class/group will create their own space rockets with the purpose to try and fly the furthest.

2.       Photograph/video the process for use during the video conference and display purposes.

Resources

  1. Internet access
  2. Various materials to create a space rocket.
  3. Digital camera/camcorder

Video Conference Agenda – Suggested Activities

  1. Initial introductions between the classes/schools.
  2. Each class/group will fly their space rockets under controlled conditions.
  3. The distance travelled will be measured.
  4. Each class/group will compare the results and look at the materials the rockets are made from and the photographic/video evidence to try to ascertain why some rockets flew further than others.
  5. Closing comments and thank you.

Resources

  1. Rockets created
  2. Digital cameras/camcorders
  3. measuring equipment

EXTN:-

  1. Following the video conference the groups/classes could try to improve their rockets and then repeat the video conference – flying the rockets.

Schedule

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