Teacher Rocket Challenge Training
This series of short videos will tell you all you need to know about the Rocket Challenge. Find a quiet place where you can watch the videos.
Links to video transcripts can be found here: Teacher training video transcripts
Video 1: Welcome to the Rocket Challenge
In the next eight videos, we’ll take you through how to become an amazing Rocket Challenge teacher.
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Curriculum overview
Video 2: Preparing for day one
In this video you will learn the key things you need to do before starting the Rocket Challenge with your students.
Video 3: Module 1 - Mission Command
You’ve done the prep and now it’s time for day one. Understand what you need to succeed in module 1 with this video.
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Assembling your rocket launcher
Video 4: Module 2 - Fly
Learn about rockets, explore the Engineering Design Process, and most importantly, understand how to keep you and your crew safe.
Video 5: Module 3 - Force
Students will learn about Newton’s first law of motion and begin designing their rockets.
Video 6: Module 4 - Aerodynamics
Students learn about Newton’s second law of motion and improve on their original rocket design.
Video 7: Module 5 - Thrust
Students learn about Newton’s third law of motion and make more improvements to their rockets.
Video 8: Module 6 - Final blast off
Learn about how to enter the final blast off challenge.