Students will establish a mathematical baseline for analyzing rocket trajectories, practice interpreting one quadratic transformation, and organize expectations for the launch portfolio and Trajectory Tech Showcase.

Students will complete the three scheduled Define & Design activities; no additional activity is added because the phase already contains the maximum of three activities and uses 145 of its 150 available minutes.

Students will defend and refine a team rocket concept through an evidence-based design review, connecting equation transformations and contextual domain to launch feasibility, safety, stakeholder needs, and a measurable test plan.

Students will analyze baseline flight discrepancies, use peer critique to select a mathematically justified transformation, and prepare an instructor-approved revision for the final rocket test.

Students will complete the already scheduled Trajectory Tech Evidence Showcase, presenting and defending their tested rocket prototype, quadratic-model revisions, contextual domain, test evidence, engineering trade-offs, and reflections to an authentic audience.