| | Not displaying correctly? View web version. | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #650: | |  Ever wonder how to successfully integrate a hands-on, complex subject like rocket science into a demanding college-preparatory environment where time is precious? In this month's featured article, educator Patrick McCarroll shares exactly how he achieved this! Discover the innovative "U Rock It! Rocket Science Program" he implemented, overcoming the challenges of limited schedules focused on mainstream academics and sports. Patrick details: - The blend of online tools and focused weekly meetings that made the program feasible.
- How he fostered interdisciplinary collaboration with Science, Math, and even Art departments.
- The specific curriculum for Basic Rocket Science (using the Apprentice kit) and the RockSim Design Challenge (using the Avion kit).
- How the program successfully boosts student enthusiasm for engineering, physics, and aerospace, providing valuable STEM experience for college applications (without impacting GPAs).
Patrick is eager to share the curriculum, software tools, techniques, and materials behind this successful program. Get the full story and learn the practical strategies you could adapt! To read Patrick McCarroll's insightful article in full, download the complete newsletter now! | | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | 38mm/74mm Motor Mount Kit | |  This motor mount adapter kit allows you to put a 38mm engine mount tube inside a 3-inch (74mm) thin wall airframe tube. Features a heavy duty engine mount tube, and 1/8" thick plywood centering rings. You'll save time because there is no cutting tubes to the correct lengths, nor do you have to search high-and-low to find all the correct size centering rings. Everything is already included in this motor mount kit. Check it out here.
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| Cosmodrome Kits | |  On occasion, we get in a batch of kits from Cosmodrome Rocketry. These are all high power kits, and are scale models. We have the Vostock, Nike Smoke, Black Brant II, and the Aerobee-Hi. They usually don't stay in stock very long, so if you want one, you better claim yours today.
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| Apogee Arc Stratus | |  Our new Arc Stratus kit is out, and is perfect for intermediate level rocketeers and STEM enthusiasts. This two-stage powerhouse soars on twin 24mm motors, leveraging gap-staging tech to ignite its sustainer flawlessly mid-flight. Its rugged laser-cut basswood fins and through-the-wall mounting provide stable ascents and touchdown durability, while the 9-inch clear payload bay invites creativityâlaunch micro experiments, trackers, or symbolic mementos, all cradled in a sleek, BT-60 airframe. Inspired by the legacy of the Estes Loadstar, but refined with modern muscle, the Arc Stratus balances nostalgia with innovation. Also comes with Kevlar shock cord, spring steel engine clips which enable motor swaps in seconds, and chrome decals that scream "look at me." Whether youâre chasing altitude records, classroom wow-factor, or the thrill of mastering two-stage flight, the Arc Stratus doesnât just climbâit carves your name into the sky. Are you ready to challenge the laws of physics and launch your legacy? [Shop Now].
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| | Launch of the Week!  This week's Launch of the Week simulation in the Launch Visualizer, is the Peregrine rocket kit. I was launching it from North Carolina Rocketry's launch site near BayBoro. It is a massive field, but even so, I set the rocket up for dual-deployment. It turned out better than I thought, and landed very close to where it took off from. Check it out! | |
| Customer Testimonial  âIn my first order with Apogee I forgot to add the zipper shields I wanted. I figured it was too late to change it as I had already placed the order. I emailed Apogee about my mistake and Brendan quickly responded and added them to the order before it shipped. Great customer service!â -- David Palluconi | |
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