1. Energy Day 4

2. Welcome to FPC: During the launch of the rockets When do you think it had the most KINETIC ENERGY? When do you think it had the most POTENTIAL ENERGY?

3. Agenda Share out Company names and Logos Build Rockets!

4. Learning Targets I can use a model to analyze the energy of a rocket in flight I can use a model to calculate the energy of a rocket in flight

5. Writing and Reading Quiet Focused Writing and Reading Quiet Focused Discussion Active listening On Topic Ask Questions Discussion Active listening On Topic Ask Questions Group Work Focus on topic Fulfill Roles Lean in Group Work Focus on topic Fulfill Roles Lean in Instruction Listen Take notes Raise hands Instruction Listen Take notes Raise hands

6. Purpose of the Project Design a rocket with your company that will decrease the amount of energy loss during its flight. WHY???

7. Building Rockets Instructions Roll a piece of construction paper around the wooden dowel. Make sure it fits on launcher just right. When you have a tight fit, place a line of glue down the edge of the paper. Cut out nose cone on folder paper. Bend nose cone to make a point. Glue nose cone onto top of rocket. (add mass if you need too) Cut out fins on folder paper. Glue the fins on the bottom of the rocket. Measure the mass of your rocket and record it in your packet

8. Company Introductions CEO: you will introduce the members of your company CIO: you will put your logo under the document camera and explain its significance CRO: you will tell the class one question that you had after watching the first rocket launch

9. Company Introductions You have 4 minutes to practice and get your stuff organized CEO: you will introduce the members of your company CIO: you will put your logo under the document camera and explain its significance CRO: you will tell the class one question that you had after watching the first rocket launch