{"id":1758,"date":"2024-12-20T16:58:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T00:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/?page_id=1758"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:16:16","slug":"4-h-aerospace-rocketry-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/4-h\/4-h-overview\/programs-projects\/4-h-aerospace-rocketry-project","title":{"rendered":"Aerospace &amp; Rocketry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever wanted to learn more about airplanes, rockets and how flight works? Then aerospace projects are for you! Learn about the science behind flight through hands on activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Develop skills and knowledge in the areas of aviation space, kites, hot air balloons, weather, and aerospace careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect youth with aerospace educational resources and opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore current issues related to aerospace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2083\/2024\/01\/shuttles-on-launch-pad.jpg\" alt=\"Two space shuttles in launch configuration at Kennedy Space Center in Florida - the sky has a few clouds and there is a rainbow above them\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Aerospace Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Available from the Extension office or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/aerospace-adventures-curriculum-1-pre-flight\">Stage 1:&nbsp; Pre-Flight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Level 1 of Aerospace Adventures, youth build a marshmallow rocket, learn about different careers in aviation and space, and explore how an airplane works. 4 activities total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/aerospace-adventures-curriculum-2-lift-off\">Stage 2:&nbsp; Lift-Off<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Level 2 of Aerospace Adventures, youth build a straw rocket, learn about weather conditions, make a paper hot air balloon, and learn the International Phonetic Alphabet. 13 activities total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/aerospace-adventures-curriculum-3-reaching-new-heights\">Stage 3:&nbsp; Reaching New Height<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Level 3 of Aerospace Adventures, youth make a shuttle on a string, a Japanese kite, a hang glider, and learn about a control panel of an aircraft. 12 activities total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/aerospace-adventures-curriculum-4-pilot-in-command\">Stage 4:&nbsp; Pilot in Command<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Level 4 of Aerospace Adventures, youth create an altitude tracker, determine fuel efficiency for a commercial aircraft, explore pilot certification, evaluate navigation systems, and learn about airport issues. 12 activities total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/aerospace-adventures-curriculum-helpers-guide\">Aerospace Adventures Helper\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide to accompany the Aerospace Adventures curriculum. Answers the questions in the activity guides as well as provides facilitators with discussion points and questions for youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For youth members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/certificate-of-flight\">C0994E \u2013 Certificate of Flight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A form used to record the launch of a model rocket. Verifies that the rocket on display at a fair is the same rocket that was successfully launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For adult helpers and club leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/stem\/stem\/\">State STEM Project Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2083\/2024\/01\/Aerospace-Rocketry.png\" alt=\"Space shuttle launching at left; a gray and red rocket flying at right. Title &quot;Aerospace &amp; Rocketry&quot; in light yellow at center on a gradient purple to midnight blue background\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Round &amp; Round \u2013 Wisconsin 4-H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to make and test fly a paper helicopter. This is a part of the Aerospace series. This lesson is designed for youth grades 3-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rockets Away! \u2013 Wisconsin 4-H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to construct and test fly a drinking straw rocket. This is a part of the Aerospace series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.wisc.edu\/4h-resources\/aerospace-rippin-rockets\/\">Rippin\u2019 Rockets \u2013 Wisconsin 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to build a drinking straw and balloon rocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Nose to Tail \u2013 Wisconsin 4-H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to identify the functions of the basic parts of an airplane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Advanced_High_Power_Paper_Rockets.pdf\">Advanced High-Powered Paper Rockets \u2013 Texas 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design and construct advanced high-power paper rockets for specific flight missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Foam_Rocket.pdf\">Foam Rocket \u2013 Texas 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will learn about rocket stability and trajectory with rubber band-powered foam rockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Project_X51.pdf\">Project X-51 \u2013 Texas 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply rocket principles and design, construct, test, and launch a water rocket using a real-world problem-solving simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fi.edu\/en\/science-and-education\/franklin-at-home\/space\">The Franklin Institute\u2013Franklin@Home:&nbsp; Space<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to your virtual classroom for Space! Physicist William Bragg once said, \u201cLight brings us the news of the universe.\u201d How does light work? What does it tell us about space? How do we explore our solar system\u2014and beyond\u2014from here on Earth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Specific Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/documents\/2016\/04\/aerospce-ealrs.pdf\">Aerospace Curriculum and EALRs (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outlines which EALRs are met by the 4-H National Curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/astronomy\/\">Yakima County 4-H Astronomy Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 4-H Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.org\/\">National Association of Rocketry 4-H Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/junior-aerospace\">Junior Aerospace \u2013 University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This series of six lessons is a compilation of original work and educational resources from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the National Headquarters Civil Air Patrol, Utah 4-H and the SciTech Institute. It is designed for youth in grades K-8 to explore aerospace through hands-on and interactive activities. Youth will spend time designing and learning about gliders, helicopters, hovercrafts and rockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lessons can be delivered stand-alone at a club meeting, after-school workshop, or camp setting, or be utilized in their entirety through a project club. Guided through reflection practices in the youth flight log, participants will achieve certifications as they complete challenges within each of the lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easyscienceforkids.com\/aerospace-engineer\/\">How to become an Aerospace Engineer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in airplanes? Do you like to build things? How about a career designing, building, and testing aircraft? Imagine creating the next commercial airliner, designed for carrying hundreds of passengers. Or working on the fastest, stealthiest military plane. These are two projects an aerospace engineer might work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.org\/\">Model Rocket Safety Code \u2013 National Association of Rocketry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rocketcontest.org\/\">American Rocketry Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Rocketry Challenge is the world\u2019s largest rocket contest with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest gives middle and high school students the opportunity to design, build and launch model rockets and hands-on experience solving engineering problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apod.nasa.gov\/apod\/astropix.html\">Astronomy Picture of the Day \u2013 NASA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aces.edu\/blog\/topics\/4h\/4-h-and-nasas-globe-observer\/\">4-H and NASA\u2019s GLOBE Observer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/learning-resources\/nasa-kids-club\/\">NASA Kids\u2019 Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA provides a safe place for children to play games as they learn about NASA and its missions. NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids\u2019 Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation. On this site, you will find games of various skill levels for children pre-K through grade 4. These games support national education standards in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stem-content\/rockets-educator-guide\/\">Rockets Educator Guide \u2013 NASA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few classroom topics generate as much excitement as rockets. The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical foundations of rocketry provide exciting classroom opportunities for authentic hands-on, minds-on experimentation. The activities and lesson plans contained in this educator guide emphasize hands-on science, prediction, data collection and interpretation, teamwork, and problem solving. The guide also contains background information about the history of rockets and basic rocket science. 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