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Reviewing Scobee’s role as a pilot and engineer.
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Discussing key rocket parts and how launch angle affects trajectory.
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Building rockets and testing launches.
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Recording data and redesigning for improvement.
Free Lesson
Launch Vehicle Design Challenge
Objective: Build a straw or paper rocket that travels the furthest or most accurately.
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Grade Level 5-8
Engineering
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Francis R. Scobee's Lesson Plan
A U.S. Air Force pilot and aerospace engineer, Scobee was known for his dedication to aviation and leadership. He previously piloted a shuttle mission and was passionate about flight.
In his lesson, students will build a straw or paper rocket that travels the furthest or most accurately.
They will achieve this by:
Crew-Inspired STEM Learning
To bring the passions of the Challenger STS-51L crew to life, Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West created a suite of free STEM lesson plans inspired by the interests and disciplines of each of the seven crew members.
Designed for students in grades 5–8, the lessons are flexible and can be adapted to meet different curriculum goals and student needs. They may be used individually, in part, as a complete unit, or in any order.
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In Partnership
Challenger Crew lesson plans were developed by Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West. Information in Challenger Crew bios is courtesy of NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Dec. 2003).
