Rusty Rocket's Last Blast

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Recommended for grades 1 - 3
1 hour
Resource guide available

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

After decades of teaching the basics of rocket physics, Rusty Rocket, has decided this will be his last blast, and he already has plans for how he will spend his free time. Still there is one final mission to command: an introductory tour of the solar system for a new class of rocket rookies focusing on the wide variety of planetary environments. Along the way, we learn Rusty is related to every famous spacecraft to explore the solar system. He also emphasizes the immense distances between the planets and using cats and jets for comparison.

Standards: PS1.A, PS1.B, PS3.B, PS3.D, PS4
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: School Year
Location options: Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium located at the Retzer Nature Center