Launch-a-Rocket

Launch a Rocket

“The sky is not the limit” – Chris Hadfield

Our class is participating in a competition called Launch-a-Rocket.  Four rockets from our class will be invited to attend the City Wide Competition being held at the U of R gym on November 24^th, 2016 from 1-3pm.  Objects will be judged based on longest flight time.  

Our class competition will take place at lunch on November 9th in the gym.

Competition Rules

Goal: 

Students will develop a rocket system including:

-a launcher,
-rocket,
-and a parachute

Disclaimer: 

No component can be predesigned for their function.

For example: Pre-made rockets, slingshots, parachutes (Think recycling bin!)

Launcher: Must be on the floor and only powered by elastic material. Rocket must be able to be launched in a gym/indoors

Rocket/Parachute: 

·       Student set up

·       Student must launch by your launching mechanism that is on the floor

·       Will not damage the floor

·       Maximum launching mechanism height 1.8 meters

·       Must be able to be launched multiple times – at city wide each project will have 3 trials with times being averaged

·       No chemical or compressed gas may be used for launching

·       Parachute criteria - must cause drag