Rocket Challenge - Day 1

This term we are so lucky to be part of The Wonder Project's Rocket Challenge! This is an 8 week programme that uses STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) to learn about how rockets work and then design, construct and launch our own rockets.
For our first session we got to meet our ambassadors; Matua Peter and Matua Troy. Both work as engineers in Northland and have given up their time to share their passion and guide us through our rocket challenge learning.
We got to open our rocket and see what was inside - a parachute man, safety goggles, high vis vests, a clipboard and most importantly... the launcher (which we need to put together still).
We formed our 'crews' and researched different jobs that are associated with rockets. We learnt about 21 different jobs and thought about the ones we liked the sound of.

Next week we learn about rockets and the engineering design process - we may even begin designing our own rockets! Watch this space for Day 2 of our rocket challenge!