What we did was a project called October Sky. What we did was make bottle rockets and we launched them. We made them out of soda bottles and we got to design our own rocket. Our whole group started out with $1,500,000 and we had to “buy” supplies from our teacher or we can bring in our own parts and pay on 20% of the total cost. We each got different jobs for example project manager, budget director, and Design and launch director. I was the budget director and what I had to do was keep track of all the purchases we made for our rocket.
What I learned from failure was to not rush because then you will end up messing up on what your doing. What I also learned was to bring in your supplies early so you don’t end up forgetting to bring your supplies. I learned to not cut both bottles only cut one or else your rocket will end up leaking. Also to put the egg towards the middle of the rocket because if its at the ends then the egg has a better chance of breaking.
What I liked about the project was building my rocket. I also liked getting to see my rocket launch because last time my rocket was leaking too much I didn’t get a chance to launch it. I think it was fun getting to design our own rocket so it can be different than anyone elses.
What I didn’t like was working with my group. I like my group but working with them is hard. We fool around a lot and it’s hard to get work done. Also I didn't like my group that much is because I try doing my job and while I was doing it my group members took my work and did it themselves. I didn't feel like I was even part of that group because I never got to do any part of the rocket. I felt like my opinions didn't matter because I would give an idea and they would do their own thing anyways.
I’m really proud of my editing on the background research. I worked really hard on trying to make that better. I am also proud of the rocket silhouette. It didn't turn out perfect but I still really liked how it turned out. I’m also proud of the cost analysis and answering the questions on the cost analysis.
What I need to do better next time is spend the money carefully so we have more money left over to decorate it. Also we should make the rocket fins more secure because we didn't put that much duct tape on them. What we should do if there is a next time is put the egg in the middle so it won't crack so easily. Also next time we should put the fins more towards the bottom.
The picture on this page is my first attempt of the bottle rocket. I never got to launch because we cut both of the bottles so it ended up leaking and the cone got destroyed.
What I learned from failure was to not rush because then you will end up messing up on what your doing. What I also learned was to bring in your supplies early so you don’t end up forgetting to bring your supplies. I learned to not cut both bottles only cut one or else your rocket will end up leaking. Also to put the egg towards the middle of the rocket because if its at the ends then the egg has a better chance of breaking.
What I liked about the project was building my rocket. I also liked getting to see my rocket launch because last time my rocket was leaking too much I didn’t get a chance to launch it. I think it was fun getting to design our own rocket so it can be different than anyone elses.
What I didn’t like was working with my group. I like my group but working with them is hard. We fool around a lot and it’s hard to get work done. Also I didn't like my group that much is because I try doing my job and while I was doing it my group members took my work and did it themselves. I didn't feel like I was even part of that group because I never got to do any part of the rocket. I felt like my opinions didn't matter because I would give an idea and they would do their own thing anyways.
I’m really proud of my editing on the background research. I worked really hard on trying to make that better. I am also proud of the rocket silhouette. It didn't turn out perfect but I still really liked how it turned out. I’m also proud of the cost analysis and answering the questions on the cost analysis.
What I need to do better next time is spend the money carefully so we have more money left over to decorate it. Also we should make the rocket fins more secure because we didn't put that much duct tape on them. What we should do if there is a next time is put the egg in the middle so it won't crack so easily. Also next time we should put the fins more towards the bottom.
The picture on this page is my first attempt of the bottle rocket. I never got to launch because we cut both of the bottles so it ended up leaking and the cone got destroyed.