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The spaceman is ready and the rocket is all set to go. Start the countdown to take-off from ten to one. For each number there's something to do: a door to open, a dial to turn or a tab to pull. Perfect for all young...
Rocket Day
This resource from Boxford describes the manufacture and use of parts for a small rocket. It includes exemplar CAD files for the rocket head, holder and launchpad, and pictures of a completed product. The rocket uses a commercially sourced chemical motor. The classification of these motors is explained and safety...
Rocket Fuel Powers New Technology
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) looking at new technology which is improving the sensitivity of MRI scans, developed with support from the EPSRC.
The technique, based on manipulating space shuttle fuel, could allow doctors to learn far more from a traditional...
Rocket Game
This space themed maths game provides an opportunity for children to practice working with number bonds to 10. It can be played either as a board game in pairs or used within an interactive whiteboard page.
To play the game the 10 number cards are shuffled and placed face-down near the board. Players take it...
Rocket Images and Video
NASA's Space Shuttle may be a well-known launch vehicle, but the majority of launches still take place using rockets. These regularly carry satellites into orbit. These materials show images of rockets, such as the Saturn V which powered the Apollo missions and current Delta and Atlas rockets. There is also a...
Rocket into Science
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE) introduces students to the science and technology of rocket flight.Liftoff! has been developed by the Department of Physics at the University of Surrey, with the support of PPARC and is designed primarily for students aged 11-13. It is an exciting...
Rocket mice
In this activity students make an air-powered launcher to propel a card mouse.
Equipment required:
Plastic bottle, card, scissors, tape.
Rocket Mice
This activity involves shooting a rocket high into the air by rapidly squashing a plastic bottle launcher.
It’s a great opportunity to challenge the old saying “What goes up must come down”. You won’t get this rocket into space—but some real rockets do go fast enough to prove the saying wrong.
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Rocket mice activity
In the activity Rocket mice, students make an air-powered launcher to propel a 'mouse' into space. STEM Ambassadors from the space industry can support this activity and showcase careers in the sector. ...
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