Challenge

Students were challenged to make a  finger rocket that actually worked.  They were given a straw, rubber band, paper clip, and cardstock.  I did not give them any directions and they were to do it at home if they wanted to participate.  Some students went online to figure out how to make their rockets and others winged it.  They came in on Monday and Tuesday last week with some wonderful rockets.  Then we discussed how to make them even better and some design flaws they found when making them.  It was a lot of fun for everyone (even Ms. Igoe!).

"That is so awesome!"

"I can't believe it hit the target!"

"Woa....did you see that?"

"I wonder why the paperclip fell off."










"That is sooooo cool!"

"How long did it take you to make?"

"Why did you make the tail pieces so big?  Does it fly farther that way?"