starwarsmomma Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I would love to find an science elementary study of rockets. Is there such a thing? It can be a short study, no prob. Just something my boys are obsessed with, and thought a small one would be fun. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 bumping up??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Estes Rockets website has an education section that has several curriculum plans. I haven't use any of those, though, so I'm not familiar with what they're like. Dh did rockets as a kid and was able to show ds's how to build and launch them. (Dh was also a physics major and could explain all the aerodynamics and physics principles involved.) The building is tedious and better for an older child who has good dexterity and lots of patience. But there are lots of ready-to-fly kits available. If you're near a Hobby Lobby you can use those 40% off coupons to buy your supplies. http://www.estesrockets.com/ Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Do a google for Rocket lesson plan elementary It's just amazing what's out there on the web. Here's the first page of the first link Google brought up with those search terms. http://www.proteacher.com/110068.shtml I clicked through the NASA one: it might do. (Scroll down to the bottom). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Nasa has all kinds of great studies. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Rockets.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) I like the nasa one~! Thanks! Here's my situation -- I have a very old printer that doesn't like me, so I print as little as possible. This is 160 pages!!! (and printer does not do color, LOL) The computer is really far away from where we homeschool, so it's not convient to just pull it up either. I was hoping there was an inexpensive curriculum or kit that i could get. Thanks! Edited September 11, 2009 by joyfulheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 There is this.... http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/educatorsFAQ.htm I saw these guys (and the 35$ "kit" materials) at the cincinnati HS convention, and it seemed like an awesome deal, with a ton of aeronautic stuff. I was on a tight budget otherwise this is what I would've splurged on. Just another thing to look at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I like the nasa one~! Thanks! Here's my situation -- I have a very old printer that doesn't like me, so I print as little as possible. This is 160 pages!!! (and printer does not do color, LOL) The computer is really far away from where we homeschool, so it's not convient to just pull it up either. I was hoping there was an inexpensive curriculum or kit that i could get. Thanks! I loved the NASA one, my ds did too! If you read through their website their is a place you can contact in each state to order printed materials. They not only have the guides but also movies, posters, and other materials. I ordered several things from the MO one and all they charged me was .50 for each movie, they sent them 4 to a VHS tape. Anyway, maybe you could get one that way cause it really is good! I got this for ds and his best friend and they both said it was the funnest science they had ever done!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Oh, if you're going to do rockets, you must build one from scratch. Don't get a kit. I used to teach an after school rocket club with my jr. highers (when I was teaching jr. high science) and we'd build rockets made out of wrapping paper tubes with balsa wood fins and nose cones made of file folders. THen we'd spray paint them and launch them. And then we'd have a pizza party and watch "October Sky". Those were good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Here's a great site for information and rockets, from already built to build them yourself. He really guides you through the process. We have bought from this site. Also, Hobby Lobby carries Estes products, they recently had a 30% off sale so keep your eye out for those. My dd9 is obsessed with rockets, we've even done a kit propelled by vinegar and water. I agree with searching the internet for curriculum plans, try the library for extra books depending on how far you want to go with it. Dh builds and flies model helicopters and airplanes so we've branched out and learned all kinds of cool stuff about aerodynamics, engines, etc. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Here's my situation -- I have a very old printer that doesn't like me, so I print as little as possible. This is 160 pages!!! (and printer does not do color, LOL) The computer is really far away from where we homeschool, so it's not convient to just pull it up either. If you can't find a curriculum you like, you can still print anything you find online. Find what you like and download it to your computer. Once there, you can upload to a print service like Kinkos.com and they'll have it printed for you in hours. If uploading it is not convenient, save it to a disk or thumb drive and walk into any print service shop, including OfficeDepot and OfficeMax. I bet Staples also, but I haven't done it there. My house got hit by lightning years ago and it took out my printer while I was in the middle of a print-intensive project. I got really good at getting stuff printed without a printer at home. Almost forgot -- Kinko's has an educator's discount of 15%. Their website changed recently so I don't have the link for the registration. If you can't find it and need it, PM me and I'll find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Even with teh discount they wanted $94 !! OUCH! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Maybe you could buy a ream of paper and an ink cartridge to go in a friend's printer and just go over to her house to print it off? You could keep the cartridge until the next time you need to print something...and bring lunch to share with your friend. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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