Straw Rocket Elements & Design

What are the three main parts of our straw rockets?

• Fins

• Rocket Body

• Nose Cone

• Heat Seeking Guidance Systems

What material will we use for the rocket body?

• Straw

• Clay

• Tape

• Card Stock

What material will we use for the fins?

• Straw

• Clay

• Tape

• Card Stock

What material will we use for the nose cone?

• Straw

• Clay

• Tape

• Card Stock

To make a rocket stable you should move the center of gravity...

• towards the nose cone

• towards the tail

Rocket fins are used to...

• stabilize flight

• look cool

• move the center of gravity

• reduce drag

A sleek nose cone helps to...

• reduce drag

• increase drag

What are the two variables we can change on the launcher?

• Launch Power

• Launch Angle

• Rocket Weight

• Nose Cone Shape

What should you do if your rocket is flying past the target?

• Lower the launch power

• Add fins

• Increase the launch power

• Lower the launch angle

What should you do if your rocket is landing short of the target?

• Lower the launch power

• Remove fins

• Increase the launch power

• Lower the launch angle