Students will conduct interviews and research within their groups to understand stakeholder needs and perspectives, considering how rocket design and function impacts each party involved both academically and socially.

Students will identify the key goals of their rocket project by developing a detailed mission statement that articulates the scientific concepts, such as forces and motion, their rocket will demonstrate, emphasizing why mastering these principles is essential for successful design and real-world applications.

Students will brainstorm and explore innovative design possibilities for their rockets by collaborating with peers and engaging community partners to ensure the project addresses practical needs and challenges in rocket science.

Students will develop detailed outlines and initial prototype sketches for their soda bottle rocket design, focusing on integrating principles of force, motion, and stability, while crafting experiences that effectively demonstrate their rocket concepts through collaborative ideation and planning.

Students will conduct controlled tests of their rocket prototypes, analyzing launch outcomes to evaluate propulsion systems, stability, and payload recovery, with results guiding refinements for optimal performance.

Students will engage in structured critique sessions to provide each team with specific, actionable feedback on their rocket designs and presentations, focusing on improvements that can enhance performance, aesthetics, and scientific accuracy before the final launch and exhibition.

Students will analyze their rocket design and launch results using scientific reasoning, actively discussing improvements while considering the impacts of their choices, and reflect on what they've learned to inform their future experiments.