Rocket Challenges
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An adventure program addressing simulation and modelling. A series of challenges face the children and their compressed air powered rockets. Adjust up to three variables to see "what if". Each challenge is slightly harder than the previous one, calling for the further development of logical thinking.
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Subjects
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NUMERACY, SCIENCE. |
Age
Range
7-8-9-10-11 |
6E Forces in action.
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Learning
Objectives
Shape and space, Forces, Problem solving.
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Year
3 Curriculum Links
ITC
That computer simulations can represent real or imaginary situations
That computer simulations allow users to explore options
To explore the effect of changing the variables in simulations and use them to make and test predictions
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Year
4 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P79 Solve mathematical problems or puzzles, recognise and explain patterns and relationships, generalise and predict. Suggest extensions by asking ?What if???
P111 Make turns; estimate, draw and measure angles; recognise rotation
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Year
5 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P79 Solve mathematical problems or puzzles, recognise and explain patterns and relationships, generalise and predict. Suggest extensions by asking ?What if???
P111 Make turns; estimate, draw and measure angles; recognise rotation
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Year
6 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P111 Make turns; estimate, draw and measure angles; recognise rotation
SCIENCE
ONLY WITH RESOURCE SHEET ?All below
That several forces may act on one object
To represent the direction of forces by arrows
That air resistance slows moving objects
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