Explore potential and kinetic energy and test Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students have a blast using a Newton cart to propel their understanding of force and rocket propulsion.

About Group Programs

Programs are explorations where participants watch and engage with a Science Center educator who showcases amazing scientific experiments to guests.

3…2…1…Blast Off! is designed for grades 4–8.

Virginia Standards of Learning:

• 4th Grade: 2
• Fifth Grade: 2 and 3
• Physical Science: 8

North Carolina Standard Course of Study:

• Physical Science: 4.1 and 5.2