GALAXY SCOUTS |
THIRD CLASS SCOUT |
SECOND CLASS SCOUT |
FIRST CLASS SCOUT |
ROCKETRY OVERVIEW |
Grades 3 |
Grades 4 |
Grades 5 |
Grades 6 |
Grades 7 |
Grades 8 |
Grades 9 |
Grades 10 |
Grades 11 |
PROGRAM MODULES/STRUCTURE |
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Content Module |
What is the Content? |
An introduction to Rocketry as a science |
Glider Flight |
Rocket Flight |
Mechanical Laws of Flight |
Rocket Fuel |
Rocket Staging Fundamentals |
The Mathematics and Physics of Rocketry |
Reusable Launch Vehicles |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Concept Module |
What will Scouts learn about? |
A basic overview of Rockets. What are Rockets? What part do they play in the ongoing inquiry and exploration of Space? |
What is a glider? How has glider flight given us greater insight into flight as a whole? What are some different types of gliders? |
How does a rocket fly? What are design considerations nose cones, fins, etc? What do we use rockets for? |
How do we apply Newton's Laws to rockets? |
What types of fuel do we use with rocket propulsion? What is the difference in use and application? What are the dangers in usage? |
An understanding of rocket stages and how greater altitudes can be reached by using staging. |
What is altitude tracking? Why is it important? Mathematical concepts |
Concepts for reusable launch vehicles. What are the physics involved in rocket flight? |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Activity Module |
How will Scouts Take Action? |
Formulate relative and engaging inquiry around Rockets as an integral part of exploration. |
Design, build, and fly a basic glider. NASA glider |
Design, build, and fly a basic working rocket. - Rocketry safety standards |
Investigation and research project, presentation |
Rocket fuel demonstration |
Balloon staging activity or rocket launch |
Build altitude tracker |
Research, discuss, and present concepts for RLVs |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Program Field Trips/Special Projects |
Museums/guest speakers/presentations |
Model Rocket Launch |
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Model Rocket Launch |
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Content Module |
What is the Content? |
Aeronautics |
Helicopters - How does a helicopter fly? |
The Space Shuttle |
Spaceports |
Rocket Payload integration |
An introduction to Advanced and Futuristic Propulsion systems |
An introduction to Advanced and Futuristic Propulsion systems |
Project X-35 |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Concept Module |
What will Scouts learn about? |
What is aeronautics? How do things fly? What is a balloon? How does a kite demonstrate the principles of flight? |
Rotor motors. Understanding mathematical relationships |
Learn about the Space Shuttle. How does it work? What are its capabilities? What are upgrade plans? |
How does a spaceport work? Launch Infra-structure Components? Ground Ops, Launch windows, weather, etc. |
What kinds of payloads do rockets carry? What effect does the payload have on the rocket? How is it integrated? |
What are some basic concepts/designs for futuristic propulsion systems? Ion Engines Nuclear explosive, solar sails, electro-magnetic, gravity modification, teathers, etc. |
More concepts, designs for futuristic propulsion systems - Ion Engines Nuclear explosive, solar sails, electro-magnetic, gravity modification, teathers, etc. |
Demonstrate rocketry principles through a cooperative problem-solving situation |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Activity Module |
How will Scouts Take Action? |
Construct bag balloons Build and fly a kite |
Construct a rotary wing model. Demonstrate |
Build a basic model of the Space Shuttle. |
Design and build a model Spaceport |
Transportation Part 1 Balloons on a string exercise. How many paperclips can each balloon lift? Why? |
Design a conceptual futuristic rocket ship, and present to Mission Team. Illustrate propulsion designs - magnets, sails, etc. |
Team design of conceptual futuristic rocket ships. |
Inquiry research project |
Mentored Mission Team Study Project |
Program Field Trips/Special Projects |
Museums/guest speakers/presentations |
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