Advanced Rocketry:
Bigger, Faster, Higher
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New workshop dates will be announced Fall 2007.
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Move beyond basic rocket kits in this course focused on bigger rockets capable of flying faster and carrying payloads.
Learn how to safely build and launch rockets with the capability of carrying experiments as you earn the certification necessary to incorporate these projects into your classroom.
Participants receive a rocket kit as well as supplies needed to complete the project. Upon successful launch and recovery of their rocket, participants may also be certified as Level 1 members of the Tripoli Rocketry Association.
Details
- Dates: November 14-18, 2006
- Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
- Professional Development Credit: 35 hours SBEC Credit (15 G/T)
- Grade Levels: Recommended for grades 7-12
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Science, Technology, G/T
What you take home
- Strategies for using rocketry, payloads and engineering design to enhance classroom learning
- Experience building and launching an H-motor rocket
- 48" Patriot replica rocket kit and building supplies ($125 value)
- Tripoli Rocketry Association membership ($70 value)
- Free rocketry resource materials
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Accommodations
Located a block away from the Center for Engineering Outreach, Gordon Hall offers convenience and comfort for workshop participants during the week.
Amenities include:
- Private bedrooms
- Private bathrooms
- High-speed Internet access
- Convenient location
Each private bedroom and bathroom shares a common living area with one other workshop participant — perfect for teaming up on workshop projects. Parking, classroom and dining facilities are located within a comfortable walking distance.
Housing and meals are included in the cost of the workshop. Participants will check-in Sunday afternoon and leave Friday afternoon. Meals will be provided beginning Monday at breakfast.
About the Instructor
Pat Gordzelik is first and foremost a rocket man. When not fulfilling his duties as vice president of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, Pat is a safety consultant for the SciFi channel show MasterBlasters.
In his virtually nonexistent spare time, Pat advises the Center for Engineering on its K-12 rocketry content and teaches this Advanced Rocketry workshop. This is Pat's third year to teach Advanced Rocketry.