Please be advised that teams (2-5 students) not meeting the specifications of the challenge will be disqualified prior to the event. All rockets/gondolas should have the teams name, school and district on the entry. One launch per team (2-5 students). Events will take place on the Park Parade Field or in designated areas in the Cape Henlopen State Park.  
 

Naming The Rocket: K - 12 
Your teams challenge is to propose a name for Delawares tenth high-powered rocket to be launched on May 6, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.  You are asked to provide the following information in your entry: Team Members Names, Sponsoring Teacher, School, District, Phone Number, Proposed Name, Sources Used for Research, One paragraph about what your name means and any historical significance.  (I.e.: the name Phoenix was a mythological bird which arose reborn from the ashes of its destruction) & one paragraph that explains why this name is appropriate and how it captures the spirit of the rocket launch.  All entries mailed to Dr. Stephanie Wright, 5 Essex Drive Bear, DE 19701.  Must be submitted on or before May 4, 2006.  Winning individual/teams will be displayed in the Main Tent & announced on Saturday, May 6 at 12:30 on the Parade Field.

Designing A Logo: K - 12
Your teams challenge is to design a logo for Delawares high-powered rocket to be launched on May 6, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.  You are asked to provide the following information in your entry: Team Members Names, Sponsoring Teacher, School, District, Phone Number, Logo Design, Sources Used for Research, One paragraph about what each part of your logo means/represents and any historical significance.  (I.e.: the rocket represents the high powered Rocket, a scientific meteorological rocket flown by NASA) & one paragraph that explains why this logo is appropriate and how it captures the spirit of the rocket launch. All entries mailed to Dr. Stephanie Wright 5 Essex Drive Bear, DE 19701. Must be submitted on or before May 4, 2006. Winning individual/teams will be displayed in the Main Tent & announced on Saturday, May 6 at 12:30 on the Parade Field.

Canister Rocket: K - 3 
Your teams challenge is to design, construct and test a rocket.  Using a plastic 35-mm film canister with an internal-sealing lid as the core of the rocket, the team will construct a paper rocket around the canister.  (Hint: Card Stock works best)  You can test your rocket by following the countdown procedure in the diagram.  Your rocket does not have to resemble the rocket in the diagram.   Your final rocket will be judged on design, construction, originality and distance. On Launch Day, participating teams will arrive at 11:00 for registration & pre-launch judging.  Launching will take place from 11:45 12:45 by Rockets for Schools Staff from the Official Canister Rocket Launch Pad inside the Main Tent. Propellant will be provided to fuel your entry. Awards will be announced approximately 20 minutes after the event. 

Go To Top

Gondola Challenge: 4-8
Your Teams challenge is to design, construct and test a gondola that when attached to an on-site Official Rockets for Schools Helium Balloon will be capable of lifting as many large paper clips as possible while maintaining its highest possible height. (Ceiling of competition room)  You can practice with a standard 9 diameter helium filled Mylar party balloon at school. On Launch & Lift Day, participating teams will arrive at 10:00 for registration (B & G Tent) & pre-test judging.  Testing will take place from 10:20 11:00 in the Main Tent. Your team will be judged on design of gondola and the maximum number of large paper clips lifted to the desired height (ceiling of the room) within a 2-minute period.  The balloon must rise to the ceiling and stay aloft with the load. Awards will be announced approximately 20 minutes after the event on the parade field.

Bottle Rocket: 4 - 8 
Your team’s challenge is to design, construct and test a rocket made from one plastic 2-liter soda bottle.  You are not permitted to use any materials such as metal parts, hot glues or super glues that could compromise the integrity of the plastic bottles. No rockets with noses built of materials that give it a hard point (such as, but not limited to: pencils, nails, molded plastic, golf tees) will be judged or allowed to launch. On Launch Day, participating teams will arrive at 9:00 for registration (B & G Tent) & pre-launch judging (Main Tent).  Launching will take place from 10:00 – 11:30. Rockets will be launched by Rockets for Schools Staff from the Official Bottle Rocket Launch Pad located on the West Side of the Park Parade Field. Because of the number of participants and due to time constraints, Rockets for Schools staff will load ONE canister of CO2 into each bottle rocket, providing approximately 38 psi of pressure. Your rocket will be judged on construction, design and originality. Awards will be announced approximately 20 minutes after the event on the parade field.

Single Stage Model Rocket: 6 - 12
9:00-9:30   Register at the east side of Parade Field 9:30-10:00 Rocket Judging.
10:00-12:00 Launching of single stage rockets at the east side of the Parade Field.

Your teams challenge is to construct, paint and then launch a single stage model rocket made from any commercially sold kit.  All other entries will be disqualified. Your rocket will be judged on precise & neat construction and originality in paint design. Rockets will be registered, judged & launched by Rockets for Schools Staff from the Official Model Rocket Launch Pad located on the East Side of the Park Parade Field.   Low power motors (1/2 A6-2, A8-3 & B6-2) will be provided at the launch site. Awards will be announced approximately 20 minutes after the event on the parade field.

Go To Top

Advanced Model Rocket: 9 - 12 (exceptions considered on an individual basis)
Your team’s challenge is to construct and launch a special Rockets for Schools Advanced Model Rocket made by Public Missiles. Rocket: $124.95. 3.9" diameter QT airframe, 56 ounces and is 71" long. It comes with a standard 18" payload bay for student projects. PML epoxy is included for assembly. Since we are placing a bulk order for the rockets and it is more than 10 we will get a 10% discount. Price for the rocket and shipping Rocket - 10% of 124.95 = $112.45 + 4.50 shipping = $116.95

Motor - $105

Our final cost per motor is $105. As in the past, the motors will be provided and installed on site on the day of the launch. Total for Rocket kit: $221.95 (rocket + shipping and motor installed at the launch) If you are just ordering motors, there is no shipping as Joe brings them to the launch $105. If you have the casings from last year, the cost is $85.00.

All Advanced RFS orders with payment must be received by January 20, 2006. Once notified of your order, a bill will be faxed and/or sent to your school to expedite payment before 3/15. Make Checks payable to the. Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation. ORDER EARLY!! If you have problems, call me at 454-2432.

Send order on school letterhead to:
Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation
5 Essex Drive
Bear, DE 19701

The kit contains a payload section that will allow your team to design and fly a payload. The kit contains a payload section that will allow your team to design and fly a payload. On Launch Day, participating teams will arrive at 10:00 to first register at the Blue & Gold Tent and then set up for public display in the Main Tent. Pre-launch judging will take place at 10:30 in the Main Tent. Motors will be loaded starting at 11:00 on the East Field. Launching will take place from 12:15 – 1:15. Rockets will be launched by Rockets for Schools Staff from the Official Advanced Rocket Launch Pad located on the East Side of the Park Parade Field.

Your rocket will be judged on overall precise & neat construction, design and construction of the payload and on the clarity of a board display, which will be exhibited for participants and the general public on Launch Day. The board display should include photos of the construction process with particular emphasis on the scientific/technological payload and why your team chose to fly that particular configuration. The kit will arrive at one site and we will arrange for pick up upon arrival. Awards will be announced approximately 20 minutes after the event on the parade field.

 

Go To Top

Research Project

OTHER PROJECTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A INDIVIDUAL BASIS

On Launch Day, participating individuals/teams will arrive at 11:15 to first register at the Blue & Gold Tent and then set up for public display in the Main Tent. Judging will take place at 12:15 under the Main Tent.  Awards will be announced at 12:30 on the parade field.

1. Trace the history of flight through time.

2. Study how atmospheric pressure is related to altitude. 

3. What do aircraft altimeters look like and how do they work?

4. What is the Global Positioning System? How is it being used for aircraft and ship navigation? 

5. What is the environmental impact of a balloon launch or a rocket launch? What Environmental Protection Agency regulations must be adhered to?

6. What is Radio Direction finding (RDF) ? How could RDF be used to locate a balloon or rocket?

7. How does temperature vary with altitude? How would temperature be measured in space? Why would thermometers we use on the ground not be appropriate in space?

8. What are G forces? How would G forces be measured?

9. Design and Illustrate a futuristic space craft. Label & explain all parts.

10. What is the Amateur Radio Service?

11. Design and Illustrate a futuristic spacecraft.  Label & explain all parts.      

Go To Top