Process
- Following the Design Method
- Define the Problem(s)
- "How can we..." or "We need to..."
- Break the problem down into smaller problems
- Rocket Design
- Launchpad Design
- Crash protection Solution
- Conceptualize Possible solutions
- Choose and Test concepts
- Template drawings
- test plans
- records and notes
- Realize Chosen Solution
- Review Design
- problems solutions improvements
- Materials
- As mentioned the only source of propulsion may be a 2 L pop
bottle
- It is encouraged to use recycled or scrap materials which
the students supply
- there may be limited amount of material including foam and
cardboard available in class.
- You may only use class materials if specific prior
approval is obtained from your instructor.
- there will be low temperature glue guns available suitable
to secure parts directly to the pop bottle.
- Testing Option
- One day (only) may be allocated for testing. In order to
complete testing the CAD must be completed and web site on
schedule.
- A test plan must be created and approved by your instructor
prior to testing.
- The test plan must include;
- The system or specific item (or variable) which you
want to test.
- A brief description of your test procedure.
- A description of what you will measure in the
test.
- A list of materials and resources that you will need
for the test.
- A diagram if it increases the clarity of the test
procedure.
- No egg will be allowed for the test launch. A suitable replacement is allowed.
- The Launch
- All construction of the project must be done prior to
launch day.
- You will be given about 10 minutes to fill the bottles with
water and install the egg on launch day. It is important that
you are able to install the egg quickly within the
timeframe.
- Eggs will be numbered. To register an intact egg it must be
retrieved and returned to the instructor on launch day.
- All areas must be cleaned up after launch.
What to Hand In
- A design file - Click here for the format
- problems definition
- design sketches
- CAD drawings of the Rocket will be completed
- orthographic
- pictorial 3-D
- A 3D animation depicting your flight plan.
- include the flight plan of your rocket and the path of the egg.
- A website
- technology explanations
- rocket promotion
- design improvement ideas
- A rocket (launched)
- stable launch platform or method
- visual design
- time egg in the air
- Timeframe
- The summative shall occur in the last 5 cycles of the year
(16 classes). Be sure to catch up on absences and make sure
your partner has access to information in case one of you is
absent. "That was my partner's part of the project" will only be considered in the most extreme examples.
Rubrics
Schedule for Mr. Hughes and Mr. Wardle's classes
Schedule for Mrs. Boerner and Mr. Elgee's classes
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