Model Rocket Activities for Scouts
Photo from Scouting Magazine
- Why model rockets?
- Assemble something with your hands
- Learn scientific principles (Newton’s Laws of Motion)
- See the results (The Launch)
- Could continue as a hobby now or later
- Could be a beginning of a career in technology
- You will have some safe fun!
- Badges:
- Boy Scouts: Space Exploration Merit Badge
- Cub Scouts: Scientist Activity Badge
- Girl Scout: Engineering Patch
- Activities:
- Build & decorate model rocket kits
- Model Rocket Basics & Newton Laws Talk
- Scouts launch rockets & see demo launch from SEARS Club
- Advanced project (egg or camera payload)
- Launch sites:
- SEARS Launch Site in Headland, AL
- Other site you suggest
- Materials:
- Rocket kit plus 2 motors estimate $10 per scout
- Pratt Hobbies Kits
- Hobbylinc Educator Packs
- Launch Equipment may be provided by SEARS club
- Safety:
- Model Rockets are extremely safe when NAR Model Rocket Safety Code is followed.
- Other Opportunities:
- Team America Rocketry Challenge
- Watch October Sky Movie
- Read Rocket Boys Book Homer Hickman
- Field trip to Space Center
- Science fair project
- Attend SEARS Launch in Samson AL
- Web sites:
- Southeast Alabama Rocketry Society
- www.flyrockets.com
- Space Exploration Merit Badge Home Page
- NASA Model Rocket Beginner Page
If you are in Northwest Florida, Southeast Alabama or Southwest Georgia contact the SEARS 572 Club via this online form and we can discuss assisting your scouting group.
