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SITE REVIEW

September, 2008



NASA: Rockets Teacher’s Guide with Activities
Middle and high school students will soar with this NASA resource.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12


http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/TRCRocket/Intro.html

CONTENT
This site from NASA provides fun and interactive activities that relate to the math and science of rocketry for middle and high school students as well as the general public. It is part of the larger site “The Beginners Guide to Rockets.”
SITE DESIGN
The site has a simple design with an index of links in the left sidebar that lead to the main sections of the site as well as an index of topics available from “The Beginners Guide to Rockets” Web site. A “How to Use This Guide” is also provided on the main page.

 

REVIEW
Teachers will certainly be able to put the information and resources at this site to good use in helping students learn the basic math and physics that govern the design and flight of rockets. Users will want to begin by reading the How to Use section by scrolling down on the front page of the site. Background information sections are provided on the history of rocketry, scientific principles, and practical rocketry. The sections on scientific principles and practical rocketry explain why rockets work and how to make them more efficient. The activities section includes simple activities that explain the science of rocketry and can be completed with inexpensive materials. Each activity includes complete instructions, diagrams, material lists, and discussion points and covers such topics as engines, pinwheels, paper rockets, pencil rockets, balloon staging, altitude tracking, and others.

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