Timeline by Lauren Wilson by

Ask stage

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:07:13 UTC

During the ask stage we discussed the structure of a rocket and what each component would do to help our rocket. We then spent time compiling the resources to be able to complete the task and finding ways we could make it travel farther.

Imagine stage: Sketch 1

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:13:35 UTC

Our original sketch matched the slideshow presentation to help create a foundation of what we needed to create.

Imagine stage: Sketch 2

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:21:36 UTC

The next sketch included our balloon and where we were going to locate it on the rocket. We thought putting the balloon on the bottom would give it more leverage and power.

Plan stage

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:28:25 UTC

Our final draft kept the balloon and rocket in the same location and added a straw to run on the fishing line. This helped to create speed and stability.

Create stage

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:35:56 UTC

This is our final model. A blurry screenshot of a video because making activities with a toddler means you're always moving. Our final model had the balloon, straw, rocket and paper wings.

Test Stage

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:56:25 UTC

This was our first attempt with the rocket. The balloon did not easily released upon the removal of the clothes pin. It was delayed and did not have forceful power. It only traveled about half of the 25 feet and then lost power. We realized we had to find a way to get the ballon to release quickly so it would have the most power.

Improve stage

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:57:30 UTC

To improve we focused on the balloon and how the clothes pin it attached. If the clothes pin is across the balloon then it should quickly release and slide down the string. We planned to change the way the balloon was clipped.

Test Stage 2

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 18:59:15 UTC

This stage we adjusted the clip on the balloon and in the words of Cora "went so far". It reached the 25 feet with ease and could have gone even farther.

Discussion

lauren_wilson136 — 2025-07-13 19:03:24 UTC

The Engineering Design Process allows room for improvement and creativity. It is not simply a multiple choice activity but something that requires students to analyze the assignment. Even if they fail, they have to complete it again. This helps to build strength and perseverance when competing a task. Skills like that are social emotionally necessary for students at a young age. To learn teamwork and cooperation and that not everything will work the first time.