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In this activity, learners construct and launch rockets using simple materials and their understanding of chemical reactions. Learners can experiment by modifying their rocket designs (shapes) or "fuel packets" (baking soda). [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- empty film canister with lid
- construction paper
- tape
- scissors
- baking soda
- vinegar
- some toilet paper
- spoon
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elements and Periodic Table
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Toys
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, 2002
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0229796
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
- PBS