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PROGRAM MODULES/STRUCTURE   Program     Program     Program  
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     Model Rocket Launch      
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