Q:Now that this project is complete, how do you feel about it? What things stand out?
A:Now that the project is complete I feel accomplished because I came so far from the first scratch rocket I made, the first one I made I didn't even find because it curved to the left. This new rocket stood out because it was a perfect flight except for the landing, it really made me proud and sad that I am leaving the class because the chemistry class is my favorite and Andrew is a great teacher. What stands out is how much I've changed since freshman year, but we will talk about that later.
Q:What, if any, science or technological things did you learn from doing this project? What is necessary to understand to build a successful rocket?
A:I learned about center of mass, pressure, and gravity as well as chemical mixtures. I learned about general aerodynamics and about how to make a successful rocket. What is necessary to building a rocket is basic design a cone, tube body, and fins. To make a good rocket though you need to know how to balance the rocket out, the motor and how much thrust you need, and if your rocket is too heavy.
Q:What, if any, metacognitive knowledge did you gain? (what did you learn about yourself as a learner - work habits, work ethic, tendencies, etc.)
A:I learned I'm a passive person in general, I don't like to get angry at people and be mean so most of the time I let people do what they want or say what they please. In the rocket project I learned that I tend to procrastinate slightly and that I have gotten better at planning. Those two don't really come together but what I am saying is I am becoming more organized.
Q: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?)
A:I worked with Garrett on all phases of the Rocket Project and me and him work well together because of the communication. Garrett may not be the best worker but we get along well and communicate which is the key so we can always get things done. Garrett and I worked well together and got a lot done even though we were behind towards the ending.
Q:If you could do this project again, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to the next class of rocketeers?
A:I would do nothing different because each experience of making an unexpected rocket launch happen, having a sugar motor, all these things have taught me a lesson and for that I wouldn't change anything. I would give the next rocketeers this one piece of advice, be an innovator an explorer. In this field not a lot is known so take the step forward and take a brave risk.
Q:Based on your responses above, what advice or suggestions would you give to Andrew to help him design a better rocket project?
A:Andrew your class was a pleasure to be in and the piece I have for you as a design for a better project is to maybe put in a little bit more chemistry and why certain fuels create more thrust or don't, other than that I'm sad to leave.
A:Now that the project is complete I feel accomplished because I came so far from the first scratch rocket I made, the first one I made I didn't even find because it curved to the left. This new rocket stood out because it was a perfect flight except for the landing, it really made me proud and sad that I am leaving the class because the chemistry class is my favorite and Andrew is a great teacher. What stands out is how much I've changed since freshman year, but we will talk about that later.
Q:What, if any, science or technological things did you learn from doing this project? What is necessary to understand to build a successful rocket?
A:I learned about center of mass, pressure, and gravity as well as chemical mixtures. I learned about general aerodynamics and about how to make a successful rocket. What is necessary to building a rocket is basic design a cone, tube body, and fins. To make a good rocket though you need to know how to balance the rocket out, the motor and how much thrust you need, and if your rocket is too heavy.
Q:What, if any, metacognitive knowledge did you gain? (what did you learn about yourself as a learner - work habits, work ethic, tendencies, etc.)
A:I learned I'm a passive person in general, I don't like to get angry at people and be mean so most of the time I let people do what they want or say what they please. In the rocket project I learned that I tend to procrastinate slightly and that I have gotten better at planning. Those two don't really come together but what I am saying is I am becoming more organized.
Q: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?)
A:I worked with Garrett on all phases of the Rocket Project and me and him work well together because of the communication. Garrett may not be the best worker but we get along well and communicate which is the key so we can always get things done. Garrett and I worked well together and got a lot done even though we were behind towards the ending.
Q:If you could do this project again, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to the next class of rocketeers?
A:I would do nothing different because each experience of making an unexpected rocket launch happen, having a sugar motor, all these things have taught me a lesson and for that I wouldn't change anything. I would give the next rocketeers this one piece of advice, be an innovator an explorer. In this field not a lot is known so take the step forward and take a brave risk.
Q:Based on your responses above, what advice or suggestions would you give to Andrew to help him design a better rocket project?
A:Andrew your class was a pleasure to be in and the piece I have for you as a design for a better project is to maybe put in a little bit more chemistry and why certain fuels create more thrust or don't, other than that I'm sad to leave.