Rocket Parts
What helps a rocket fly straight'
The fins
If you push air out of a balloon, what happens?
The balloon moves in the opposite direction
Name one rocket we built in camp.
Balloon rocket or cork rocket
What happens if a rocket has no fins?
It wobbles or spins
What planet has rings?
Saturn
What part points the rocket through the air?
The nose cone
What is Newton’s 3rd Law?
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
What do you need to launch a balloon rocket?
A balloon, straw, and string
What if a rocket is too heavy in the front?
It tips forward or crashes
What’s the name of Earth’s moon?
The Moon
What part pushes the rocket up?
The engine or thrust system
Why does a rocket move if it pushes gas down?
The gas pushes back and lifts the rocket up
What happens when you aim a rocket at a slight angle?
It might go farther or curve
Why wouldn’t a cork rocket launch today?
Not enough pressure or tightness
Who was the first person on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What part carries people or science tools?
The payload
If a rocket engine fails, what happens to the rocket?
It can’t lift off—it needs thrust to move
Which uses more thrust: a cork rocket or a balloon rocket?
Balloon rocket
Your balloon rocket flew in circles. What went wrong?
It wasn’t taped straight or was unbalanced
What planet is red and dusty?
Mars
Why do rockets need both fins and a cone?
To stay balanced and cut through the air
Why can rockets fly in space without air?
They bring their own fuel and don’t need air to push against
What’s the main difference between a balloon rocket and a real rocket?
Real rockets use fuel and fire, not just air
A real rocket flips upside down after launch. What could have gone wrong?
Poor design or the thrust wasn’t aimed straight
Which planet has the strongest gravity?
Jupiter