An Occasion for an Equation: A Free Estes Education Unit Plan!

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In this unit, students will use algebraic equations and expressions to make sense of what effect different masses have on the velocity and acceleration of different model rockets. They will answer the question, “How are algebraic equations used to calculate model rocket acceleration?” using basic algebraic equations of motion. Students will create a bar graph of the average acceleration for each of the three rockets (Alpha, Generic E2X, and Viking) and reflect on the effect of the mass of the rocket on acceleration.

TOPICS COVERED
00:00 The Storyline
00:17 Algebra in the Classroom
00:35 Speed, Velocity, Distance, and Time
01:02 Algebra and Model Rockets
01:28 Solving for Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
01:40 Launching Model Rockets
02:09 Getting Your Students Excited about Algebra

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