Rocket Club Parents
Rocket Club Parents
In Rocket Club, our goal is to have students experience the hobby of model rocketry. Along the way, we will show how the math and science they learn in school can apply to real world situations. When our club activities end, each student will have all the basic rocket hobby equipment including a launch pad, launch controller, a complete flying model rocket, experience flying that rocket, and the knowledge to continue in the hobby. If they really get hooked, additional model rocket kits and rocket engines can be bought locally (hey, they make good gifts, if you need ideas for Christmas or birthdays!)
We have about 40 students this year. Would you be able to help as an aide? NO ROCKET EXPERIENCE NEEDED JUST SHOW UP!!
QUESTIONS? TED MAHLER 903 532-9456 or ted_mahler@hotmail.com
Howe rocket club website www.howerocketclub.homestead.com
Check there for launch status and other updates!
If your child did not bring the $15.00 fee today, PLEASE have them bring it next week. We need this to order rockets, engines, and other building materials.
1st Meeting September 18, 2008 Introduction to Model Rocketry. A little physics. Fees due.
2nd Meeting September 25, 2008 How do rockets fly straight? Construction of a launch pad.
3rd Meeting October 2, 2008 Electricity and rockets. Construction of electric launch controller.
4th Meeting October 9, 2008 Construction of the rocket.
5th Meeting October 16, 2008 Learn about recovery systems. Start building our recovery system.
6th Meeting October 23, 2008 Learn launch procedures. Make launch packets.
7th Meeting October 30, 2008 Make up day. Attend only if you have problems.
November 1, 2008LAUNCH DAY!! Howe football field 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
November 2, 20081st Back-up date. (In case of rain on the 1st ). 2:00 p.m.
