Now that this project is complete, how do you feel about it? What things stand out?
I felt that it was a very exciting and motivational project that really pushed me to learn more about rocket science and teamwork. One thing that stood out was that almost everyone was excited about the project and the science behind it.
What, if any, science or technological things did you learn from doing this project? What is necessary to understand to build a successful rocket?
I learned about rocket fuel and the different types. It's necessary that the team agrees on the design of the rocket and the type of fuel used so that the rocket can be built around what the group decides on.
What, if any, metacognitive knowledge did you gain? (what did you learn about yourself as a learner - work habits, work ethic, tendencies, etc.)
I learned that I can be a good team player if I am more of a support role rather than a leader.
How did you collaborate with others in this project? (Who did you work with? What did you contribute? How did you operate as a group or unit?)
I worked with Ashleigh and Andrew. I supported both of them when they needed help rather than try and be a leader. We worked as a team to get our work done
If you could do this project again, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to the next class of rocketeers?
I would make a black powder motor instead of a sugar motor just to see how our rocket would fly differently. My advice would be to build your rocket how you want, don't let people tell you that your rocket won't fly well, the project isn't a competition to see who's rocket can fly the highest.
Based on your responses above, what advice or suggestions would you give to Andrew to help him design a better rocket project?
Give them less help on building there motors and rockets, if they figure it out on there own they will learn so much more.
I felt that it was a very exciting and motivational project that really pushed me to learn more about rocket science and teamwork. One thing that stood out was that almost everyone was excited about the project and the science behind it.
What, if any, science or technological things did you learn from doing this project? What is necessary to understand to build a successful rocket?
I learned about rocket fuel and the different types. It's necessary that the team agrees on the design of the rocket and the type of fuel used so that the rocket can be built around what the group decides on.
What, if any, metacognitive knowledge did you gain? (what did you learn about yourself as a learner - work habits, work ethic, tendencies, etc.)
I learned that I can be a good team player if I am more of a support role rather than a leader.
How did you collaborate with others in this project? (Who did you work with? What did you contribute? How did you operate as a group or unit?)
I worked with Ashleigh and Andrew. I supported both of them when they needed help rather than try and be a leader. We worked as a team to get our work done
If you could do this project again, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to the next class of rocketeers?
I would make a black powder motor instead of a sugar motor just to see how our rocket would fly differently. My advice would be to build your rocket how you want, don't let people tell you that your rocket won't fly well, the project isn't a competition to see who's rocket can fly the highest.
Based on your responses above, what advice or suggestions would you give to Andrew to help him design a better rocket project?
Give them less help on building there motors and rockets, if they figure it out on there own they will learn so much more.