“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

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.

💬 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?

A rocket pushes gas strongly downward.
That force makes it go up and up.
It needs a very big force.

💬 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?

A rocket goes higher and higher into the sky.
It flies higher than the clouds.
Then it gets closer to space.

💬 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.

Rockets carry important things into space.
Sometimes they carry satellites.
They can also carry spacecraft that people ride in.

💬 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?