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26
Sep
How Can You Thicken Acrylic Paint for Models?

How Can You Thicken Acrylic Paint for Models?

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Building model planes, rockets, and cars is a fun way to relieve stress and learn more about STEM subjects. Whether you teach STEM in a classroom or build models independently, you may encounter a sit...


26
Sep
Maximum Wind Speeds for Launching a Model Rocket

Maximum Wind Speeds for Launching a Model Rocket

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There are few things more satisfying than helping young students get their model rockets ready for launch and watching their faces as the rockets shoot into the sky. While everyone would prefer to lau...


25
Sep
How To Introduce STEM to Very Young Students

How To Introduce STEM to Very Young Students

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When the average person hears the word STEM, they often think about fancy science and math equations that have nothing to do with their everyday life. However, science, technology, education, and math...


29
Aug
Why Does a Truss Make a Bridge Stronger?

Why Does a Truss Make a Bridge Stronger?

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We put much of our faith in bridges and the people constructing them. All it takes is one peek over the edge to give you butterflies because you realize how far down the descent is below. A bridge mus...


31
Jul
The Model Rocket Engine Code System, Explained

The Model Rocket Engine Code System, Explained

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Learning more about model rockets can help us better control them. The model rocket engine code exists because it tells us about the rocket’s capabilities in the simplest way possible. But the novic...


26
Jul
5 Fun Ways To Teach Math With Model Rockets

5 Fun Ways To Teach Math With Model Rockets

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Mathematics is an unavoidable subject. We all need it in life, but that doesn’t mean students jump for joy when it’s time to get out their math books. Over time, they may gain an appreciation for the ...


24
Jul
8 Cool Facts About the History of Rockets

8 Cool Facts About the History of Rockets

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The principles of rocketry date back more than 2,000 years. The world didn’t develop a fascination with space after Neil Armstrong took that one giant step. Humans have been obsessed with the unknowns...


21
Jul
How Many Layers of Primer Do You Need for a Model?

How Many Layers of Primer Do You Need for a Model?

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The process of building a model rocket is as much fun as launching one. The ins and outs of constructing it properly make for a successful launch. And the construction process goes beyond calculations...


21
Jul
Is Model Rocketry a Safe Hobby for Young Children?

Is Model Rocketry a Safe Hobby for Young Children?

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NASA engineers had to start somewhere before they made it big. A high percentage of them likely started as hobbyists. But the question is: at what age did they discover their love for rockets? Some co...


21
Jun
Everything You Need To Know About the Bridge Formula

Everything You Need To Know About the Bridge Formula

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It’s safe to assume all bridges start as a model first before they become life-size. Engineers and construction workers need something to reference and replicate. But before they can even attempt to c...


20
Jun
What Size Parachute Do You Need for Your Model Rocket?

What Size Parachute Do You Need for Your Model Rocket?

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Model rockets are reusable. You’ll need a new engine, but the rocket can go again and again. However, that’s only possible if you get the rocket back in good condition. It needs to have a safe and sec...


22
May
Multi-Grade Rocket Lesson Ideas for All Ages

Multi-Grade Rocket Lesson Ideas for All Ages

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One of the greatest things about model rockets is their versatility. There are so many different designs to choose from and several levels to work on. Model rockets attract a vast number of people acr...


09
May
Model Bridge Science Experiment Ideas for Middle School

Model Bridge Science Experiment Ideas for Middle School

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Science is one of the greatest subjects. It’s so fulfilling because of all the assignments and projects that go with most of the lessons. It’s the one subject where you need to test out the theories a...


01
May
How To Use Scale Models To Teach Social Studies

How To Use Scale Models To Teach Social Studies

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Educators are always looking for new ways to teach some of the more complicated and difficult subjects, like social studies. Learning should be fun. When lessons become stale and stagnant, you run the...


26
Apr
A Brief Overview of How Model Rocket Engines Work

A Brief Overview of How Model Rocket Engines Work

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Model rockets have a lot of different components that help make a launch successful. The engine is one of the most important components. Understanding all the ins and outs of a model rocket makes the ...


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