ASD Students Explore Engineering Principals Through Water Bottle Rocket Project

This week in ASD’s Engineering Earth course, students took on an exciting challenge that combined creativity, hands-on learning and fundamental physics principles. In the water bottle rocket project, students were tasked with designing rockets that could achieve the highest possible flight, while exploring key factors like internal pressure, water volume and wing length and design.

As part of the project, students learned how these factors affect rocket performance. They experimented with different amounts of water, tested various wing designs and adjusted internal pressure levels to see how each element contributed to the thrust and height of their rockets. This hands-on experimentation was not only a fun and engaging process but also an invaluable learning experience, allowing students to directly apply theoretical concepts in a practical way.

"The project was amazing! It really helped me understand how the physics we learn in class work in real life," said one student. "I loved the challenge of figuring out the best combination of materials and design to make my rocket fly higher."

Throughout the project, students worked collaboratively in teams, learning new techniques and refining their designs to achieve the best results. Whether they were testing their rockets outdoors or troubleshooting their designs in the classroom, the students thoroughly enjoyed the process and gained valuable insights into how the world of engineering and physics truly works.

Our science teacher Ms. Engi Abdulsamad also highlighted how the project helped students think critically and innovatively. "This project challenges students to think outside the box and pushes them to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical way," said Ms. Engi. "It encourages them to learn new skills, explore different techniques, and build confidence in their ability to solve complex problems."
The water bottle rocket project serves as one of many opportunities in the Engineering Earth course to foster curiosity, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of engineering fundamentals. Through these engaging projects, students develop a broader perspective on how things work, equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).