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🚀 HPR Rocketry Club STEM with Aerospace Engineering game 👽 KSP Kerbal Space Program

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Welcome to the 🚀HPR Rocketry Club 👷‍♀️STEM 🎓Masterclass Course. If you’re a student who loves rocketry and looking for an aerospace university with a fantastic rocketry club, this course is for you!

👉 Course part 2 of 2, click on the tab curriculum to see the course outline and lesson details, some lessons overlap between the 2 courses. Here is the first part  👽KSP Learn STEM doing 🚀Rocketry & 🛸Space Exploration

🆕 New and updated lessons December 2022
🔤 Text: English + Translation in main languages
📎🎧 Audio-Video and PDF: English

In this course, we will be exploring the exciting world of rocketry and space travel through hands-on experiments and simulations. Our main tool for this adventure will be the KSP Kerbal Space Program game, which allows us to design, build, and launch our own rockets and spacecraft.

Throughout the course, we will learn about the fundamental principles of rocket science and aerospace engineering, including aerodynamics, propulsion, and orbital mechanics. We will also explore the history of space exploration and the challenges and opportunities of human spaceflight.

This a course on rocket science from beginner to advanced using the fun and practical tool of the Kerbal Space Program to learn the basics of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Propulsion, Simulation, and more.  Use the fun real-life physics of the Kerbal Space Program game to learn how students’ HPR or rockets like the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Starship work and the underlying first principles that govern their motion, operation, and engineering.  In no time you can feel like a real rocket scientist yourself, find yourself ahead in your traditional math and science coursework, and realize how fun learning and education can truly be!

In addition to learning through the KSP game, we will also conduct real-world experiments with model rockets to gain a deeper understanding of the principles we are studying. These experiments will allow us to see firsthand how the laws of physics apply to rocket design and launch.

By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in the principles of rocketry and aerospace engineering, and you will be able to apply what you have learned to design and launch your own spacecraft in the KSP game. You will also have gained valuable problem-solving and critical thinking skills that can be applied to a wide range of fields and careers.

  • History of space exploration: learn about the major milestones and achievements in the field of space exploration, from the first satellite launch to the moon landing and beyond.
  • The basics of Rocket Science; Physics; Newtonian Mechanics; Newton’s Second Law of Motion; Aerospace Engineering; Aerodynamics; Orbital Mechanics; The math and science in each phase of a Falcon 9 mission; The primary forces affecting rocket flight; How do those forces determine the motion
  • Aerospace engineering: learn about the design and construction of spacecraft, including the materials and technologies used to build spacecraft.
  • Learn about the different types of rockets used in high-power rocketry, including solid-fuel and liquid-fuel rockets, and understand the basic principles of rocket flight, including thrust, drag, weight, and the effects of gravity.
  • Learn about the different components of a high-power rocket, including the body tube, fins, nosecone, and recovery system, and understand the safety guidelines and regulations that apply to high-power rocketry
  • How to join a rocketry club and participate in club activities, such as rocket launches, workshops, and competitions.
  • Safety and regulations: the safety considerations and regulations involved in launching rockets, including obtaining the necessary permits and following guidelines from organizations.
  • The role of teamwork and collaboration in successful space missions, including how to work together with others to plan and execute complex space exploration tasks.
  • Rocket design and construction and Software Used in Rocketry Clubs and learn about more advanced rocketry topics, such as rocket design and construction, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics. You will learn about the different components of a rocket and how to design and build your own rocket from scratch. Topics may include selecting materials, creating a CAD model, and prototyping.
  • Propulsion and motors: the different types of rocket propulsion systems, including solid and liquid fuel engines, and how to choose the appropriate motor for a specific rocket design.
  • Rocketry experiments and payloads: how to design and conduct experiments or carry payloads on their rockets, including how to design a payload bay and select appropriate sensors and instruments.
  • Launch operations: the logistics of preparing for and conducting a rocket launch, including setting up the launch pad, performing countdown procedures, and tracking and recovering the rocket.
  • Data analysis and reporting: how to collect and analyze data from their rocket flights and how to write a technical report on their results.
  • Competition preparation: how to prepare for and participate in various types of rocketry competitions, including how to design a rocket for a specific set of rules and criteria.
  • Explore the use of rockets for scientific and commercial purposes, such as launching satellites and conducting experiments in space.
  • Human spaceflight: learn about the challenges and opportunities of human spaceflight.
  • Learn about the future of rocketry, including the development of reusable rockets, space tourism, and the exploration of other planets and moons.

👉🚨 Warning: The lessons and activities marked with the 🚨 emoji are intended for instructional purposes only and should not be attempted without the supervision of an experienced adult or a member of a rocketry club. Rocketry can be a fun and exciting hobby, but it can also be dangerous if not done properly. Always follow the safety guidelines and never attempt to build or launch a rocket without the proper knowledge, experience, and supervision. 🚨

In addition to the warning above, please be advised that the creators of these lessons and activities do not assume any responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided in these materials. It is the responsibility of the individual or group using these lessons and activities to ensure that they are conducted safely and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The creators of these materials do not endorse or condone any unsafe or illegal activities, and any such activities are solely the responsibility of the individual or group engaged in them. By using these materials, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your actions and any consequences that may result from them.

Rocketry Club, student launch and rocketry competitions

A rocketry club is an organization that focuses on the design, construction, and launch of rockets. These clubs often provide opportunities for students to participate in rocketry competitions, where they can compete against other teams in various categories such as altitude, payload, and duration of the flight.

Rocketry competitions can be a fun and exciting way for students to showcase their skills and creativity in rocket design and construction. They also provide a valuable learning experience, as participants must apply the principles of rocket science and aerospace engineering to successfully design and launch a rocket.

Student launch programs, which are often organized by university rocketry clubs, are another opportunity for students to participate in rocketry competitions. In a student launch, teams of students have the opportunity to design and build their own rockets and compete against each other in various categories. These programs typically have experienced mentors to provide guidance and support to the teams.

So grab your space suit and get ready for blastoff – let’s explore the final frontier together!

🔬🎨 STEAM Education💡Ideas, 🥼 Activities, 🥽 Interactive Simulations & LABs, and resources for 🎓Educators

Our lesson plans feature a variety of 💡 ideas and 🥼 activities for learners to explore and learn, interactive 🥽 simulations/virtual labs that allow for hands-on, visual learning, projects, and case studies that will allow learners to apply the concepts and skills learned in a practical setting to help learners understand and retain information. They can also be used as a supplement to traditional classroom instruction, allowing learners to delve deeper into concepts at their own pace.

The 🔬🎨 STEAM activities are designed to help learners develop creative and artistic skills, as well as 🧐Critical Thinking, ❓ Problem-Solving, 🤝 Collaboration & Teamwork, 📢 Communication skills, and using 🧰 Tools. For example, learners might be asked to create drawings, paintings, or sculptures inspired by the objects and events they learn about in the lesson, write stories/posts about their experiences, and create music or other creative content inspired by the themes of the course. They’ll encourage learners to think about the connections between different subjects and how they can be used to solve real-world problems and create new innovations.

For educators, we offer 🎓 resources including lesson plans and extra materials to help integrate the course content into the classrooms and maximize their educational value. The goal is to provide interactive and engaging content that assists students in learning and comprehending important STEM concepts, as well as valuable resources for educators.

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✅ Safety Checklists and 📋 Reports

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🧪 Chemistry in 🚀Rocketry

🍎 Physics and orbital mechanics

🌪 Aerodynamics 📐Rocket design and intro to 🧵 3D Printing

🏁 Let's start with 👽 KSP

👽 Introduction to Kerbal Space Program

👽 KSP Game play

👽 KSP Game Training Tutorials and activities

🦾 KSP Robotics Rover

🎮 Flight Controls and 🪂 Recovery System

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