Here is an extract of Danielle’s newsletter: “This term we are beginning with a look into rockets and making them remain in the air for lengths of time. We have had Simon from Wastebusters come and visit today. He talked us through the physics behind the rocket we will create, considering how forces and momentum act to create something that can shoot high into the air at great speed. His university physics degree came in very handy while answering the myriad of questions regarding forces and momentum. He was fantastic at relating it all to the children’s world and connecting what they are learning to what they know, although a couple did say they thought their brains might explode and one wished he’d had a spare brain in his bag to use when this one got so sore and full! It all finished with the most memorable part—the firing of the rocket and testing of angles and water amounts. This will in turn lead onto discussions regarding energy use and methods for producing items of use from items of waste. He took some great photos (below).” 
As part of their research for creating our own parachuted rockets, children visited Skydive Lake Wanaka to see a real parachute, how it is packed and created to ensure safety.
They are now busy creating their own rockets…
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