Rubber Band Rocket Challenge

Lab sheets student and teacher instructions and challenge signs are all included.
Rubber band rocket challenge. Rubber bands are elastic meaning that when stretched they return to their original shape. Can you make a rubber band rocket that reaches the greatest height when launched. This fun and simple activity is a rubberband rocket design challenge. Learners will explore how tail fins can help to stabilize a flying object while also exploring potential and kinetic energy.
Sep 17 2015 engineering challenge. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Otherwise challenge students to devise. Science lab probeware with timer can be used for determining the initial velocity.
Technically the foam rocket is a rocket in appearance only. Can you make a rubber band rocket that reaches the greatest height when launched. The activity which can be used alone or as part of a visit to cosi is located on page 10 of cosi s force and motion teacher guide. Check out some of their awesome creations here.
Get it as soon as wed sep 23. The rubber band is stretched. Per student two plastic cups two rubber bands duct tape scissors tape measure this packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for rubber band rocket price and other details may vary based on size and color.
Per student two plastic cups two rubber bands duct tape scissors tape measure this packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom. When you stretch the rubber band there is a lot of energy stored in the rubber band. Zing sky ripperz double pack model number. When you let go of the rocket the rubber band returns to its original shape pulling the rocket with it.
Our rubber band launcher challenge was a huge hit with our stewart makers club.