Speedy Delivery...to the ISS! Project NAG-1314
*adapted from NASA Project X-35

The following directions will guide you in using science to design and create a rocket to deliver a payload to the International Space Station.  Your teacher will provide you with various tables or charts in which to record your findings.  Please work together in your group to gather as much information as possible and use it to reach an appropriate, supported design and conclusion.

• Learning from Part 1 will be recorded in a modified one pager and an "OWL" chart.

• Learning from the classroom activities in Part 2 will be recorded in a summary table called "Table 2."
  

• Learning from the guided independent research in Part 2 will be recorded in a summary table called "Table 3."

Follow these steps to complete the activity.  Groups may choose to divide the investigations and research between group members and then summarize their findings on one document.

PART 1:
1.  Introduction to the Issue: Engage in Gathering Information
2. Science Applications
3. Historical Perspectives
4. Part 1 Assessment

PART 2:
5. Introduction to Part  2: Investigating the Issue
6. Investigation 1: Hero Engine Activity
7. Investigation 2: Paper Rocket Activity
8. Investigation 3: 3-2-1 Pop!
9. Investigations 4 & 5: Balloon Staging and Balloon Cargo Lift
10. Investigation 6: Rocket Racer
11. Investigation 7: Newton Car
12. Summary of Classroom Investigations
13. Introduction to Guided Independent Research
14. Research: The Orion Project (TED Talk Video)
15. Introduction to Rocketry Articles and Information
16. Research: Private Rocketry Companies
17. Research: Current Events and Rocketry Achievements
18. Research: Rocket Simulations
19. Research: Model Rocket Tips and Suggestions
20. Presentation of Research and Feedback on Ideas
21. Revising and Advancing Your Ideas
22. Part 2 Assessment

PART 3:
23. Introduction to Rocket Planning and Construction
24. Forms for Rocket Planning
25. Forms for Rocket Construction
26. Rocket Construction Guidelines
27. Launching the Rocket
28. Introduction to Presenting Your Design
29. Presenting Your Design: Rocket Construction (group)
30. Presenting Your Design: Rocket Advertisement (group)
31. Presenting Your Design: Explaining Your Rocket (individual)
32. Reflection and Materials to Turn In
33. Finale!