FREE Lesson Plan & Low-Cost Tech for Tracking Model Rocket Altitude
Small. Easy to Use. Mini AltiTrak 3-Pack Costs Only $9.99
Mini AltiTrak is a hand-held, altitude tracking device. Empower your students to analyze and graph flight data!
Coming in a 3-Pack, it’s easy on your budget.
Your students will love this engaging learning opportunity that grows their math and science investigation skills.
Aiming for the Moon!
A Lesson Plan for Calculating Rocket Altitude
In this lesson, you’ll guide students to aim their rockets for the Moon and track the altitude! Challenge them to launch a rocket that will reach an altitude of 800 feet. No more; no less. Students will collect and analyze important flight data to calculate the altitude. Bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life as students play the role of a NASA engineer and choose the appropriate fuel supply for a rocket destined for the Moon.
In this lesson, you’ll guide students to aim their rockets for the Moon and track the altitude! Challenge them to launch a rocket that will reach an altitude of 800 feet. No more; no less. Students will collect and analyze important flight data to calculate the altitude. Bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life as students play the role of a NASA engineer and choose the appropriate fuel supply for a rocket destined for the Moon.
Standards-Based Learning
Meets a variety of Common Core Math Standards for grades 6 through 12.
Science
- Thrust vs Altitude
- Four Forces of Flight
- Newton’s Laws
Technology
- Mini Altitrak™ Measurement Technology
Engineering
- Rocket Assembly
- Planning Thrust
Math
- Graphing Skills and Analysis
- Calculating Altitudes
- Calculating Averages
Standards-Based Learning
Meets a variety of Common Core Math Standards for grades 6 through 12.
Science
- Thrust vs Altitude
- Four Forces of Flight
- Newton’s Laws
Technology
- Mini Altitrak™ Measurement Technology
Engineering
- Rocket Assembly
- Planning Thrust
Math
- Graphing Skills and Analysis
- Calculating Altitudes
- Calculating Averages
In this lesson, you’ll guide students to aim their rockets for the Moon and track the altitude! Challenge them to launch a rocket that will reach an altitude of 800 feet. No more; no less. Students will collect and analyze important flight data to calculate the altitude. Bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life as students play the role of a NASA engineer and choose the appropriate fuel supply for a rocket destined for the Moon.
Standards-Based Learning
Meets a variety of Common Core Math Standards for grades 6 through 12.
Science
- Thrust vs Altitude
- Four Forces of Flight
- Newton’s Laws
Technology
- Mini Altitrak™ Measurement Technology
Engineering
- Rocket Assembly
- Planning Thrust
Math
- Graphing Skills and Analysis
- Calculating Altitudes
- Calculating Averages
Mini AltiTrak is Low-Cost and Easy to Use
Mini AltiTrak is Low-Cost and Easy to Use
A low-cost technology that helps students track, graph and analyze flight data. Its compact size makes the Mini AltiTrak easy to transport and share between students.
Hands-on learning is essential for student success in STEM. Three Mini AltiTraks are included in one pack. Order them for your classroom now!
3-Pack Only $9.99
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