This text should enable teachers to create a thematic unit on rocketry. Lessons include information on the beginning of rocketry and explanations of the basic scientific principles of rocket flight. It features scientific experiments for students, language activities and a play.

Packed with fascinating facts and motivational activities, this book helps you create a thematic unit on rocketry. Lessons include information on the beginning of rocketry and explanations of basic scientific principles of rocket flight. Featuring scientific experiments for students, language activities-even a dramatic play (based on the science of rocketry)-this book is a complete teaching package. Grades 4-8.