Teaching the Scientific Method with Paper Rockets
Grade Range
3rd-5th
Group Size
1-4 students
Active Time
3-4 hours
Total Time
3-4 hours
Area of Science
Aerodynamics & Hydrodynamics
Space Exploration
Key Concepts
Scientific method, flight, forces
Learning Objectives
- Do background research and make a hypothesis
- Do an experiment to test the hypothesis
- Draw conclusions from the results of the experiment
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
OverviewThis lesson will introduce your students to the scientific method using a fun, hands-on activity. A middle school version of this lesson plan is also available. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
3rd-5th
Group Size
1-4 students
Active Time
3-4 hours
Total Time
3-4 hours
Area of Science
Aerodynamics & Hydrodynamics
Space Exploration
Key Concepts
Scientific method, flight, forces
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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