Mrs. Susko's Astronomy class, assisted by Mr. Ziegler's Engineering class and Ms. Simeone, recently completed a unit on rocketry. Throughout the unit, students explored the physics, mathematics, and engineering principles behind rocket design and flight. They applied these concepts to design in order to construct model rockets that demonstrated the components of a safe and successful launch. With guidance from Ms. Simeone, who brings extensive experience in rocketry, students refined their designs and gained valuable hands-on engineering experience. The unit culminated in a launch day, where students launched their rockets and observed trajectories while analyzing the various factors that influenced flight performance, stability, and overall success. This project provided students with an engaging opportunity to apply classroom concepts to a real-world engineering challenge while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
