Rubber Band Rocket Challenge

This fun and simple activity is a rubberband rocket design challenge.

Rubber band rocket challenge.

Check out some of their awesome creations here. Learners will explore how tail fins can help to stabilize a flying object while also exploring potential and kinetic energy. Sep 17 2015 engineering challenge. When you let go of the rocket the rubber band returns to its original shape pulling the rocket with it.

Can you make a rubber band rocket that reaches the greatest height when launched. Science lab probeware with timer can be used for determining the initial velocity. Rubber bands are elastic meaning that when stretched they return to their original shape. Zing sky ripperz double pack model number.

The rubber band is stretched. Lab sheets student and teacher instructions and challenge signs are all included. When the rocket is released the rubber band quickly returns to its original length launching the foam rocket in the process. Technically the foam rocket is a rocket in appearance only.

When you stretch the rubber band there is a lot of energy stored in the rubber band. Per student two plastic cups two rubber bands duct tape scissors tape measure this packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom. Per student two plastic cups two rubber bands duct tape scissors tape measure this packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity. Get it as soon as wed sep 23.

Our rubber band launcher challenge was a huge hit with our stewart makers club. Can you make a rubber band rocket that reaches the greatest height when launched. Otherwise challenge students to devise. 4 7 out of 5 stars 282.

This transforms the stored energy into the rocket s motion.