Students in Mr. Shane Souders’ STEM class are taking learning beyond the classroom by exploring how rockets work and what makes them launch.

Throughout the project, students discussed Newton’s Laws of Motion, force pairs, and the role observation plays in expanding our understanding of the world. They then applied what they learned by designing and creating rockets using film canisters, putting Newton’s Third Law to the test: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

The hands-on activity challenged students to use ingenuity, creativity, and problem-solving skills as they explored how force and pressure could propel their rockets into the air. Students had the opportunity to experiment, make observations, and see how classroom concepts connect to real-world applications.