SCR 5 Moving On!

Getting to the successful, fulfilling career you want is a path that you cannot do by yourself, you need a crew or network of people. Once you know where you want to go then you want to choose a direct path or plan to land exactly where you want to be. a. What is the fastest and most direct way to achieve a job in the career area you are interested in? b. Who do you need to help you get there?

2. Explore: (20 minutes)

It is now time to go extremely fast, very high, and a long, long distance. You need a rocket! Although each student could build their own rocket, it is beneficial for them to work in teams of 2 or 3 to emphasize the networking component of the lesson.

Space Shuttle Launching

1. Start with an empty and clean 2-liter soda bottle. There are slight variations in 2-liter bottles that may require adjustments to the launcher that you use. It is best if all bottles are from the same manufacturer to assure uniformity. It can be time consuming to adjust the launcher for different types.