In November/December we will be building model rockets with the middle
school class and anyone from our elementary class that would like to. So
if you are in grades 2-4 you can choose whether you are comfortable
with you child making a model rocket and using model glue. The youngest
group will be making rockets as well, just not the Estes kits. More on
the lines of soda bottle rockets-- rockets that will be reusable but not
kit rockets. The middle class will split for the building section based
on each families determination of their own child's abilities.
Generally most 2nd graders are not ready to build model rockets. 3rd
graders can go either way. I am mentioning this now, as Michaels has a
coupon for 50% off this week and it is the cheapest way to purchase a
model rocket. I am not going to require a certain rocket. The youth
should pick a rocket that matches your budget, the youth's ability, and
the youth's interest. Some rockets require more assembly--some are
pretty easy they snap together and they are done! (2nd graders can do
these)--generally all say ages 10-up due to the launching of them. For
4H we are not allowed to have Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) launch rockets. You
would have to launch them in your own family. The rockets that the
younger group makes will be fun so anyone making these will not feel
left out--they are also rockets that are "designed for older kids."
LINK FOR THE MICHAELS COUPON:
http://weeklyad.michaels.com/coupons/?cm_mmc=EMAIL-_-0914Circ-_-40AORPI-_-Coupon1
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