the rocket project
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The Rocket Project
Physics 504 Rocket Project Overview Name: ___________
Due: _____________________
Purpose: To design and construct a series of rockets that can perform the following functions:
Free standingLaunchNose cone deploys
Parachute deploysWaterproofRe-usableModifiableAerodynamic design.
Materials: rocket engine, igniter, plug, wadding (supplied) Paper tube, decorations, nosecone (student)
Procedure: Watch Mr. Mac’s launch.Gather materials and construct rocket.Draw multi-view diagram of rocketMeasure data pre-launchCalculate theoretical heightCheck by Mr. Mac that the above is done satisfactorilyLaunch and measure actual heightAnalyse results and recordRe-design rocket based on WWW/EBIComplete draft and final data/calculation sheetsSelf - evaluatePrepare report - individualPrepare and give presentation - group
Calculations: On sheets provided
Report: Your report will include: The good copies of sheets The draft copies of sheets The diagrams of each version of the rocket
Conclusions of what makes a good rocket, the design changes your rocket went through.Recommendations for your next rocket this year
Physics 504 Draft Rocketry Data & Reflection
Group Members: Group Name: _______________________ Rocket Name Version 1 Version 2 Version 3Mass (g)
Height(cm)
Radius(cm)
# Aerofoils/Fins
Engine Type Thrust(N)Wadding Type(Paper/Steel Wool)Launch angle:Measured @ 50mWindForce/Direction
Height of Launch(ht = 50tanθ)
What Went WellWWW
Even Better IfEBIProposed Design Changes
Physics 504 Draft Rocket Calculation Sheet
Rocket Names : __________________ Group Name : ________________________ Calculation Version 1 Version 2 Version 3Mass of Rocket(kg)
Weight of Rocket (N)F = mg
Forceof Engine(N)
Thrust (N)
Engine F – Weight
Acceleration of Rocket m/s2
a = Thrust / m
Time of Thrust 0.8 s 0.8 s 0.8 sTheoreticalHeight (m)s = ut + ½ at2
Actual Height (m)
Percent ErrorIActual – Theoretical I x100 Theoretical
Physics 504 Rocket Project Group Self-Evaluation
Group Members: ________________________ Group Name : _______________ Category Excellent 5 Well done 4 Satisfactory 3 Unsatisfactory
2 or 1
DesignPractical
Above and beyond
DecorationSide fins/aerofoilsAttachment for engineCOG LineWadding usedDetachable topReusable parachute
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
ReportTheory
Above and beyond
Standard reportCalculations complete include: Mass of rocket Thrust Theoretical height Actual height Reason for any changes
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
Presentation See other rubric
DiagramsTheory
Above and beyond
ScaledLabelledAccurateNeatly DrawnSide and overhead views
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
EffectivenessPractical
Ahead of timeOthers model off of your group
Ready On timeWorks really wellHelps othersShared work
1 days late 2 days late
Comments: _____________________________________ Practical Grade : ______
Physics 504 MultiView Diagram of Rocket Version 1 2 3
Diagram of : ____________________ Drawn by : _________________Scale : ______________ Pencil : ______________Labelled : ____________ Accurate : ___________Neat : _______________
Physics 504 MultiView Diagram of Rocket Version 1 2 3
Diagram of : ____________________ Drawn by : _________________Scale : ______________ Pencil : ______________Labelled : ____________ Accurate : ___________Neat : _______________
Physics 504 MultiView Diagram of Rocket Version 1 2 3
Diagram of : ____________________ Drawn by : _________________
Scale : ______________ Pencil : ______________Labelled : ____________ Accurate : ___________Neat : _______________
Physics 504 Final Copy Rocketry Data & Reflection
Group Members: Group Name: _______________________ Rocket Name Version 1 Version 2 Version 3Mass (g)
Height(cm)
Radius(cm)
# Aerofoils/Fins
Engine Type Thrust(N)Wadding Type(Paper/Steel Wool)Launch angle:Measured @ 50mWindForce/Direction
Height of Launch(ht = 50tanθ)
What Went WellWWW
Even Better IfEBIProposed Design Changes
Physics 504 Final Copy Rocket Calculation Sheet
Rocket Names : __________________ Group Name : ________________________Calculation Version 1 Version 2 Version 3Mass of Rocket(kg)
Weight of Rocket (N)F = mg
Forceof Engine(N)
Thrust (N)
Engine F – Weight
Acceleration of Rocket m/s2
a = Thrust / m
Time of Thrust 0.8 s 0.8 s 0.8 sTheoreticalHeight (m)s = ut + ½ at2
Actual Height (m)
Percent ErrorIActual – Theoretical I x100 Theoretical
Alternate Calculation Sheet
Physics 504 Rocket Report Name :
Statement of Purposein your own words
Design Changes
Recommendations
Other thoughts
Physics 504 Rocket Project Group Teacher Evaluation
Group Members: ________________________ Group Name : _______________ Category Excellent 5 Well done 4 Satisfactory 3 Unsatisfactory
2 or 1
DesignPractical
Above and beyond
DecorationSide fins/aerofoilsAttachment for engineCOG LineWadding usedDetachable topReusable parachute
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
ReportTheory
Above and beyond
Standard reportCalculations complete include: Mass of rocket Thrust Theoretical height Actual height Reason for any changes
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
Presentation See other rubric
DiagramsTheory
Above and beyond
ScaledLabelledAccurateNeatly DrawnSide and overhead views
3 elements done well
2 elements done well
EffectivenessPractical
Ahead of timeOthers model off of your group
Ready On timeWorks really wellHelps othersShared work
1 days late 2 days late
Comments: _____________________________________ Practical Grade : ______