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Helping the Rocket Scientists

Join Mlu and John in their quest to measure how high their rocket flew in this engaging project. Learn to measure angles of elevation, use similar triangles to calculate heights, and answer the question, "How high did it fly?" Tasks include brainstorming, investigations, designing a measuring instrument, measuring the rocket's flight height, and preparing a PowerPoint presentation. Assessment includes thinking diaries, measuring instrument checklists, and group presentations. Resources from The Exploratorium's Height Site Activity will support your learning outcomes.

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Helping the Rocket Scientists

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  1. HelpingtheRocketScientists How High Did It Fly? A Mathematics project for Grade 10

  2. Learning outcomes By the end of this project you will be able to: • Measure angles of elevation • Use your knowledge of similar triangles to find ways of measuring the heights of objects • Find the answer to Mlu and John’s question, “How high did it fly?”

  3. So What Is The Problem? Mlu and John need help. For their EXPO project they need to know how high their rocket went. Can you help them figure it out? (insert video clip when edited)

  4. Project Tasks • Brainstorming Session – 1 hour class time • Ratio and Triangle Investigation – 1 hour class time • Designing & Making a Measuring Instrument – 1 hour class time • Measuring the Height of the Rocket’s Flight – about ½ hour • Processing the results – ½ hour class time • PowerPoint Presentation – 1 hour class time (preparation & presentation)

  5. Assessment • Thinking Diaries (Individual) – Rubric • Measuring Instrument (Group) – Checklist • Presentation (Group) – Class Designed Rubric

  6. Resources • The Exploratorium’s Height Site Activity

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