This video is answering the question of how fast is a rocket.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Rockets are really, really fast! They go as fast as 17,000 mph to orbit the Earth, and even faster to escape our planet. That's 12 times faster than a speeding bullet!
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Engage your 4-year-old by asking them to guess how fast they think a rocket can go. - Encourage them to draw a picture of a rocket and have them label it with the different speeds mentioned in the video. - Have a discussion with them about how fast they think they can run compared to a rocket, using the comparison of a speeding bullet. - Create a simple experiment where you measure the speed of different objects, like a toy car or a ball, and compare it to the speed of a rocket mentioned in the video.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Rocket Race DESCRIPTION: In Rocket Race, you and your child will imagine being rockets racing through space. Take turns pretending to blast off and see who can reach the highest speed in 10 seconds. Use your imagination to soar through the galaxy and have fun while learning about rocket speed!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Curiosity can take us to great heights. Just like a rocket, never stop wondering and exploring the world around you."