Physics - Forces - Rocket science and Propulsion

In this MEL Academy lesson your children will:

• learn about propulsion
• make a swimming boat and a Hero’s Engine
• launch a straw rocket

Lesson time

5:00am	PST	(San Francisco, Seattle, ...)
6:00am	MST	(Phoenix, Denver, ...)
7:00am	CST	(Chicago, Houston, ...)
8:00am	EST	(New York, Toronto, ...)
1:00pm	GMT	(London, ...)

Lesson duration: 45-55 minutes.

Prepare in advance

In this lesson, we will conduct several DIY experiments. Prepare in advance household materials shown below.

  scotch tape
  2 x 50-330 mL bottles (pre-pierced in the base or the lid)
  scissors
  plasticine or a glue gun
  a big basin with water
  baking soda
  citric acid or vinegar
  4x drinking straws
  string
  A4 sheet of paper

Worksheet

Please, download and print this worksheet in advance. You’ll need to refer to it during the lesson.

Tutor

This lesson is presented by Daniel Sullivan:

Daniel Sullivan is a hugely enthusiastic and experienced ex-head of science with over 20 years of teaching experience. He is now running a science teacher training company and is looking forward to engaging with students once again.