smooth, fast. One was caught by the wind, which took it over the fence and into the Botanic Gardens, where it landed at the top of a very tall tree and could not be recovered. Others quickly tumbled back to earth, unstable as a result of design flaws or parachute failures. But, all in all, it was a stellar start for the College space race. To finish the module, the boys had to analyse the data collected to determine the speed, identify the forces that were acting on it, and explain the motion of the rocket. Rocket science is a great way to promote learning by stealth. As student Jack Elvy says, “It’s been fun, very enjoyable. I never knew much about rockets or the science behind them before this and have definitely learned a lot. It’s great to be part of such a good practical class.”
05
College Issue 33 2017
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker