Basic Information

Contact: nradke@petk12.org

Monday, May 30, 2022

May 31/June 1, 2022

  • Complete Rocket Project
    • Instructions and instruction video on Google Classroom
    • Turn in packet once all instructions followed and complete
  • Practice Planet Presentations
    • say it out loud at least twice!
    • check on pronunciation and get it right!
  • The Universe: Mars, the Red Planet
Homework: Planet Presentations next class.  Late/Missing work due by Friday.  Unused bathroom passes collected for extra credit as soon as Mr. Radke is back.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

May 26/27, 2022

  •  Rocket Launch Day 2
    • Fill rockets with 1 liter of water.  Put on cap.
    • Same procedure as last time!  When we return to class, record your second launch time and distance.
  • Rocket Packet will be finished next class
Homework: Check Aeries.  Missing work due by next Friday, June 3rd.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

May 24/25, 2022

  • Calculate Initial Velocity and Max Height
  • Analyze launch 1 data
  • Goals for launch 2
  • Rebuild/modify rocket
  • Secrets of the Sun?
Launch day 2 next class

Thursday, May 19, 2022

May 20/23, 2022

  •  Rocket Launch day 1!
    • Fill rockets with 1 liter of water.  Put on cap.
  • Data collection:
    • Mr. Radke will record your times.
    • You'll find your distance after everyone launches.
    • Report your distance upon returning to class.
  • Fill in Day 2 categories
Next class: Rocket rebuild and calculations!

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

May 18/19, 2022

  • Rocket Building Day 1
    • Rocket Packet work
    • Rocket should be ready for launch by end of class
Homework: Missing work accepted until June 3

Monday, May 16, 2022

May 16/17, 2022

  • Notebook + Check sheet in front of notebook - PLACE ON FRONT TABLE
  • Have materials + Rocket Packet with you for stamp
  • Planet Presentation
    • Finished by end of period
    • Extra time - spend it making the presentation look nice!
Homework: Building rockets next class.  If you forgot your materials, bring them!

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

May 10/11, 2021

  • Quiz study time
  • KE/PE Quiz
  • Update Notebooks
    • Notebook checklist
  • Rocket project groups and materials
  • Solar System Notes (slideshow)
Homework: Get your rocket materials, prepare notebook BOTH DUE MAY 16/17

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

May 4/5, 2022

  • Potential/Kinetic Energy Quiz May 10
    • Study guide next class (notes +labs)
  • Rolling Marble Lab
Homework: clean up notebook p88+, check Aeries, GC and backpack for missing assignments

Monday, May 2, 2022

May 2/3, 2022

Homework look at your notebook from p88 until the newest.  Tape in/finish any missing/incomplete pages.