What does STEM stand for?
Sausage, Tomato, Egg, Mushroom
Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths
Space Technology, Earth Mechanics
Silly Talk Every Minute
What is a variable?
Variables are how aerodynamic an object is
Variables are things that change or can be changed
Variables are things that cannot be changed
Variables are rocket fins
Who is this man and what is he famous for?
Sir Isaac Newton! He is famous for his three laws of motion that explain how things move and why they move.
Fill in the gaps of Newton's first law of motion: An object will remain at rest (not moving) or keep moving forever at the same speed and in a straight line unless there is another __________ acting on it.
object
force
drag
An example of Newton's first law is kicking a soccer ball: the ball will continue moving until another force acts on it. This could be the friction of the ground, the wind, or another person kicking it. True or false?
True
Choose the correct definition of the force 'thrust'
The force that makes your rocket move through the air
The force of gravity on your rocket
The force on your rocket opposite to its movement through th
The force that keeps your rocket stable
Choose the correct definition of the force 'drag'
Force on your rocket opposite to its movement through air
The force that keeps your rocket stable
The force that makes your rocket move through the air
The force of gravity on your rocket
Choose the correct definition of the force 'weight'
The force that keeps your rocket stable
Force on your rocket opposite to its movement through air
The force of gravity on your rocket
The force that makes your rocket move through the air
Fill in the gaps of Newton's second law of motion: force = mass x _______
deceleration
gravity
acceleration
speed
Name something that makes a rocket more aerodynamic
Nose cone, fins, streamlined body, good weight distribution
What is a prototype and why do engineers use them?
A prototype is a simple model that lets you test out an idea so you can make improvements
Fill in the gaps for Newton's third law of motion: for every action, there is an equal and _______ reaction
opposite
certain
true
similar
Thrust is a force of flight. It works in opposition to drag and weight to push your rocket into the air. What creates thrust on a real-life rocket?
Rocket engines!
