STEM Tuesday, Tom Browne Middle, November 17th, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Blair, Ms. Bradshaw, Ms. Dion, Ms. Gallegos, Ms. Guillory, Mr. Guerrero, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Moore,
Balloon Rockets Lesson Plan
Engage
Explore
How can we use Newton’s Laws of Motion to design an investigation with a balloon, straw, and fishing line?
Procedure and Data Chart for Balloon Lab
Explain
Balloon Rocket Foldable
Elaborate
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How does this lab relate to the motion of a rocket?
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Why do you think the balloon produces thrust and travels the opposite direction?
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Does gravity affect the motion of a balloon? If so how, or why not?
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Would there be any changes if the lab required the balloon to travel vertically instead of horizontally? Why or why not?
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Would it make a difference if weight was added to the balloon? Why or why not?