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Festival of Flight Special:
Opening Space for Next Generation Explorers

Educator Guide

Description

When vinegar (an acid) reacts with baking soda (a base), carbon dioxide is formed.The chemical reaction created by vinegar and baking soda is used as a simple propulsion system that will enable students to investigate the optimum ratio
of the two reactants as shown by the distance CR2 (Chemical Reaction Rocket) travels.

Instructional Objectives

The student will

gather statistical data
find the optimum ratio of propellant for best
vehicle performance
measure the distance traveled by using metric
units
explore mathematical problem solving
explore mathematical models through graphing

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