Every young boy has harboured ambitions to see the Earth from space, dream to float among the vast sea of stars. For most of them it stops there but not for our rangers. On 19.5.2013, they were taken a step closer to fulfilling their dreams, to have a hands on experience in building the primary object that bridges human to the outer space - Rockets!
Rocketry is a red merit under the Discovery Ranger age group where the rangers will be able to learn about the history and design of rockets, the procedure for rocketry countdown, the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code, identify parts of a rocket and even build an Altitude Finder!
With the help of our age group commanders, the Discovery Rangers set out on a month of fun-filled rocketing! And after gaining a deeper insight into rocket building, the day finally came for them to build their own air-powered water rocket! Imagine the burst of excitement when the whole 20+ load of them were taken to the open field to launch their rockets!
Here's a short video of two ranger boys launching their hand made water rocket with the help of Outpost Cmdr Jayson and Lieutenant Cmdr Zhi Kai. Great job guys! :)
Here's one small step for the rangers, one giant leap for our future!
DR in 3,2,1... Blast Off!
See you again!
No comments:
Post a Comment