🚀 What an exhilarating adventure we had with a Bristol Scouts troop, diving into the world of rockets! Massive thanks to Dan for the invitation to their hut, and to all the dedicated Scout leaders who joined forces to make this event a soaring success!
We set up 5 dynamic stations, to cover as many aspects of rockets as possible! Out in the open at our propulsion station, we ignited excitement with water bottle rockets, great fun for both us and the scouts. At the launch vehicle station we discussed the stability of rockets, and demonstrated this through the 'stability on a string' excercise using sub-scale rockets we have flown previously.
Our fins station became a hub of aerodynamic enlightenment, as well as equipping their models with some plywood fins. Over at the recovery station, we engineered parachutes and conducted drop tests, showing the relationship between parachute area and rate of descent.
The nosecone station buzzed with creativity as scouts crafted their own paper nosecones, and engaged in lively discussions on the various payloads that have made their way to space. By the night's end, every scout proudly held their very own model rocket, complete with fins, nosecone, and parachute, a testament to their newfound expertise!
This outreach marked a milestone for our team, as it is the most hands-on and interactive engagement we have done. The flood of positive feedback from parents only fueled our enthusiasm further, reinforcing our belief that we've ignited the spark of curiosity in the next generation of rocketeers!
Angeline P., Asher Kapinos, Alex Walsh, Ethan Sheehan, Kai Baker, Lillian Macbeth, Oscar Kail
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