Description

🚀 Rockets – Real‑World Quadratic Functions Project🚀

Take your quadratic unit to new heights—literally. In this hands-on project, students build, launch, and model the path of rockets using real data and quadratic equations. ✨

What Students Do ✅

✅ Build rockets using straws or 2 liter bottles + water

✅ Launch and collect real-world data 🌠
✅ Model flight paths with quadratic equations

✅ Graph to find vertex, intercepts, & axis of symmetry

✅ Reflect and apply math to motion in a meaningful way

🔍 What’s Inside

• Teacher launch guide (step-by-step & stress-free) 
• Student recording sheets + data log 
• Comprehensive Assessment Guide 
• Now featuring digital access! Edit the master slide-deck to fit your classroom vibe, and let students conquer each phase digitally—say goodbye to lost papers!

Why Teachers ❤️ It

• ❤️ Combines real-world relevance with mathematical rigor 
• ❤️ Works for Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 
• ❤️ Flexible for STEM days, block schedules, or unit wrap-ups 
• ❤️ Low-prep and super engaging—your students will beg for more 

🗣️ What Teachers Are Saying

“Love this project so much. My students have really struggled with quadratics and this is such an amazing way to make the learning hands-on and stick!”
— Elizabeth Nixon, Algebra Teacher

🚀 Real math. Real motion. Real fun.
This isn’t just another worksheet—it’s a classroom experience your students will never forget.