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The "Rocket Reactions" activity is an exciting way to learn about how materials interact, behave, and change. Participants make little baking soda and vinegar "rockets," launching plastic caps into the air, and experimenting to discover the best mix of fuel for their rocket. Activity includes a facilitation guide with potential misconceptions, Earth & space science infosheets with real-world connections, table sign, and activity training videos. All public-facing materials also available in Spanish.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 6 - adult
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Rocket tubes and caps
- 4 ¼ teaspoons (2 for citric acid, 2 for baking soda)
- 4 100-milliliter beakers (2 for citric acid, 2 for baking soda)
- 2 250-millileter beakers (for water)
- Citric acid
- Baking soda
- Water
- 4 pipettes (for water)
- Rinse container filled with water
- Microfiber cloths (or paper towels)
- Splash safety goggles + cleaners
- Marker and labels
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
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Motion and Forces
- Newton's Laws
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Science Festivals Activity
Audience
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
- Spanish: Activity Guide (Spanish)
- Spanish: Activity Sign (Spanish)
- Spanish: Space Info Sheet (Spanish)
Components that are part of this resource:
- Activity Sign
- Activity Guide
- Facilitator Guide
- Space Info Sheet
- Citric Acid Safety Data Sheet
- Sodium Bicarbonate Safety Data Sheet
- Training Video
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Creative Commons: Non-commercial Share Alike (by-nc-sa), Sciencenter, 2018
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 1612482