“Rocket” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that a rocket is a vehicle that goes to space, moves upward with strong force, and carries people and things into space
💬 What is a rocket?
A rocket is a vehicle for going to space. It is very big and has a long, narrow shape. It heads for a place far beyond the sky.
🤔 Which way do you think a rocket flies?
💬 How does a rocket fly?
A rocket pushes gas strongly downward. That force makes it go up and up. It needs a very big force.
🤔 Is the rocket's gas coming out upward or downward?
💬 Getting closer to space
A rocket goes higher and higher into the sky. It flies higher than the clouds. Then it gets closer to space.
💬 What does a rocket carry?
Rockets carry important things into space. Sometimes they carry satellites. They can also carry spacecraft that people ride in.
🤔 What kinds of things can rockets carry into space?