LEARNING ACTIVITY PACKET
for
Technology Education

MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREA: INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT:
Transportation Astronautics

PURPOSE: To visually and physically demonstrate knowledge of basic astronautics.

INTRODUCTION: The astronautics unit will have hands on activities as well as written work. Test scores will account for 60% and daily work will account for the other 40% of the Six weeks grade average.

TASKS INCLUDED IN THIS L.A.P.:
1. List the basic parts of a rocket, and define each.
2. List the basic flight sequence of a rocket.
3. Name the components of a rocket engine.
4. Design and construct a rocket that will operate with at least 70% accuracy

REFERENCES:
1. Hand outs from Instructor.
2. http://www.estesrockets.com
3. http://shuttle.nasa.gov/
4. http://www.nasm.si.edu/
5. http://www.estesrockets.com/2261.pdf

Astronautics
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