SciTech

In this challenge, students will design and build a pop bottle rocket that will launch a raw egg in a crash-proof container into space and return the egg unbroken to earth. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on rocket science and on designing a pop bottle rocket. I also included Powerpoint lessons on how to make a fin template, make a fin locator, and how to glue the fins to the bottle. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, an

In this challenge, you will design and build a model bridge with the highest strength to weight ratio. Students will read this PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on bridge engineering science and on designing a model bridge. I also included a Powerpoint lesson on how to draw a full size drawing of a model bridge. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided in Word format fre

In this challenge, students will design and build a parachute. The parachute will transport a raw egg in a small sandwich bag without padding to the ground unbroken from a height determined by your instructor. If you prefer, students will design and build a parachute that will be launched into space on a pop bottle rocket and return a raw egg in a crash-proof container to earth unbroken. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on parachute science and on designing and build