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In this activity, learners build their own rockets from paper, coffee stirrers, and tape. Learners discover that when anything flies, air pressure is always involved. Use this fun activity to introduce learners to aerospace engineering.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Thin plastic coffee stirrers
  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Straws
  • Empty dish detergent squeeze bottles (caps removed)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Aerospace Engineering
  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
    • States of Matter
      • Gases

Informal Categories

  • Toys

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To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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