Assignment:
Students, in groups of 2, will
construct a rocket of 2 liter bottles. The body of the rocket, a single
2 liter bottle, cannot be damaged, cut, or punctured since it will be under
pressure.
Specifications:
• Additional bottles, fins, a nosecone,
etc. can be added. They do not have to be made of 2 liter bottle material.
• Parachutes are best made of thin plastic
material.
• Accessory parts (ie. nosecone) must be
tied to the main body of the rocket so it all comes down together.
• Longer rockets fly higher.
Testing:
Rockets will be half-filled
with water and placed on the launching apparatus. They will be inflated
to 60 psi and launched. The time from launch to landing will
be measured, with longer times receiving higher scores. Students will receive
a single grade for this project, based on competition.
Previous Competitions:
• Spring
2004
• Fall
2002
• Spring
2002
• Fall
2001
• Spring 2001
• Fall 2000 |
