INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose a large field free of debris, power lines, trees, or buildings. Make sure there isn't any dry flammable material near the launch site (such as dry leaves, twigs etc.) Football fields, parks, and playgrounds can be good sites for a model rocket launch. Be sure to check park and playground rules to make sure you are permitted to use the area for a rocket launch. Different sized rockets require different sized launch areas. For example, a rocket with engine size A would require a 100' x 100' launch area. The instructions on your model rocket launch kit should specify what size engine and launch area you need. Make sure all spectators are at a safe distance away from the launch system. It is also a good idea to position several people to act as trackers as rockets can launch very high and fast, making them difficult to track down once they make landing. A model rocket launch system consists of two things: a launch pad and a launch controller. Most rocket launch kits will come with a launch pad and launch controller. Most rocket launch systems require some assembly. You should assemble the rocket launch system before you begin to assemble the model rocket itself. Most launch pads consist of several parts: a 3-4 leg platform to provide stability on uneven ground, a launch rod to control the angle of the model rocket at launching, and a deflector plate to protect the launch pad from being damaged by the rocket engine when it is ignited. Follow the instructions provided with the kit or launch pad to assemble these properly. There are several types of launch pads, and you should always the appropriate one for your type of model rocket. The instructions for your model rocket or kit will tell you which type is required. The next component of the rocket launch system is the launch controller, a piece of electrical equipment that ignites the rocket igniter attached to the model rocket by supplying appropriate voltage to cause the igniter to burn. Some of these connect to an external battery to provide this voltage. This controller will be connected to the model rocket later via wire and clips. You will need a rocket body and nose cap, recovery wadding, the recovery system, an igniter, the model rocket engine, and engine mount. First, insert the recovery wadding into the rocket through the nose cone end. Recovery wadding is a type of flame resistant material that will protect the model rocket from flames during the ejection of the model rocket engine. Without the wadding, the parachute or recovery system will melt. Be sure not to pack this material too tight or the recovery system may not eject properly during launch. Second, fold insert the parachute or recovery system into the tube of the model rocket body. Third, place the nose cone back onto the rocket body. Fourth, install the igniter into the model rocket engine, as per the instructions in your kit or with the igniter. The model rocket engine is what powers the flight of the rocket. Lastly, insert the model rocket engine into the engine mount, the portion of the model rocket that houses the engine. In many cases, this will be a system of hooks inside the rocket tube or a separate kit for assembly will be included. Be sure to check your instructions with your model rocket kit to see what is required for assembling the engine mount.

SUMMARY: Select a rocket launch site. Choose a central location within the launch site for the launch system. Prepare the model rocket launch system. Prepare the rocket for launching.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Call or text one of your friends. You may not have seen them in a while because you might have time off from school, so you should catch that person up on what's going on in your life and ask them about theirs. Try to immerse yourself in the conversation so that you are a little distracted from the fact that it's Christmas. If you want to distract yourself from the fact that it's Christmas Eve, you should do an activity that isn't related to Christmas. For example, you could try one of the following activities: Read Write Draw something Play a musical instrument Exercise Take a bath The fastest way to pass the time will be to fall asleep, because when you wake up, it will be Christmas morning! However, sometimes it's hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. Here are some ways that you can try to fall asleep faster: Wear noise cancelling headphones to counteract distracting noises Wear socks to bed Take a warm shower before you try to fall asleep Go to your "happy place" Listen to music

SUMMARY: Call a friend. Entertain yourself with something unrelated to Christmas. Go to sleep early.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turns go at the end of a quick, quick, slow, slow set. After you complete a set, the lead will twirl the follower. The turn will replace a set of steps so that the pattern of the dance isn't affected. You and your partner will hold hands throughout the turn. However, the lead will remove their hand from the follower's shoulder blade, and the follower will let go of the lead's arm. As you turn, raise your joined hands so that it will be easier for the follower to twirl. It's okay to temporarily release each other's hands during the turn if necessary. Don't twist your wrist as you turn. If you're the follower, quickly turn as you count out your quick, 1 beat steps. If you're leading, take 2 quick steps forward but make sure you're giving your partner enough room to turn. It's still up to the lead to keep the dance moving forward at the right pace. After the turn, get back into your dancing frame. Then, take 2 slow steps to complete the set. Continue into your next set of steps.

SUMMARY:
Add the turn after you complete a set of steps. Keep holding hands but release each other's shoulder and bicep. Turn on the 2 quick steps if you're following. Return to your dancing position on the slow steps.