Quick and Easy Science Experiment-Launch Paper Rocket STEM Engineering Challenge

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An engineering challenge is just what you need to engage your students and get them thinking outside the box! Engineering challenges for kids are great for STEM in any classroom, gift and talented programs, or a special activity! Use everyday household items to support higher level thinking, problem solving strategies, and collaboration in your classroom among students. Each engineering challenge could involve students working individually or in a small group. There is so much flexibility. So, what are you waiting for? Stimulate your students’ creativity and critical thinking skills today!

Quick and easy science experiment to use with your students! Make a paper rocket using everyday materials you can find in your home or classroom – paper, markers, tape, straws!

Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! Kids of ANY ages can enjoy this experiment. Since the materials are cheap and accessible, it is an easy experiment to have multiple attempts after kids try their rockets – they can edit, revise, and make structural changes!

What’s included?

-Teacher directions and discussion guide

– Picture guide for directions

– Multiple versions of the recording sheets – records multiple attempts at launching your rocket the furthest distance!

– Multiple extension activities described

-experiment writing pages differentiated (different formats and spacing)

-vocabulary word cards

-12 mini book question pages

-blank mini book pages (some with lines, large spacing, space for pictures)

-multiple mini book covers (reflection book, observation book, experiment writing book)

– multiple graphic organizers to support learning

-All mini books can be printed double sided, flip on the short side

-Sequence writing pages with prompts

-A variety of written response comprehension question pages for differentiation (8 pages)

-Drawing page for pictures before and after the experiment

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