NASA’s Rocket Project

The object is to build a rocket that will cost no more than $30 million dollars to make.  Below is the price list for the materials you may need to use.  Keep in mind the bold items are required for every rocket.  Please plan your materials accordingly so that you are not spending more than the $30 million given to you.  If you do spend more than $30 million, you have gone over budget, and Congress will no longer fund any of your future projects.  You will also be fined one point for each million dollars you go over budget.

Costs of Materials You Can Use:  Materials in Bold Print are required to use

! 1 piece of 8½” x 11” piece of paper = $11 million

! 30 cm section of either scotch, duct or masking tape = $2.5 million per section

! Decals / decoration on your rocket = $1.5 million

! 1/2 piece of paper for a nose cone = $4 million

! The use of a glue gun, 1 time fee =  $6 million

! 1 index card = $4 million

! Elmers glue = $3 million

! Extra – Any sealant or other adhesive/ paint used = $3 million

1 piece of 8½” x 11” piece of paper                                                                    $_________________

½ piece of paper for the nose cone                                                             $_________________

30 cm section of either scotch tape or masking tape                                                 $_________________

Decals / decoration on your rocket                                                                     $_________________

The use of a glue gun, 1 time fee                                                                              $_________________

Index card(s)                                                                                                          $_________________

Elmers glue                                                                                                 $_________________

Any sealant or other adhesive/ paint used                                                                $_________________

                                                                                                                Total            $_________________

Grading:  Your grade on the Rocket will be based upon the distance it travels.  A total of 20 points are possible.

! Less than 20 meters – 14 points

! 21 to 30 meters – 15 points                                                      51 – 60 meters – 18 points

! 31 – 40 meters – 16 points                                                       61 – 70 meters – 19 points

! 41 – 50 meters – 17 points                                                       71 meters of more – 20 points