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Space Explorers / Straw Rockets

Straw Rockets

Children make paper rockets that slide over a straw and launch them with a puff, measuring how far each one flies.

How to run it

  1. Wrap a paper strip around a pencil and tape it into a tube.
  2. Fold and tape one end closed and add paper fins.
  3. Slide the rocket over a straw and blow hard.
  4. Measure distances and test new designs.

You will need

  • paper
  • drinking straws
  • pencils
  • tape
  • measuring tape
Make it easier or harderPre-make tubes for younger children, or have older children graph results.
SafetyAim rockets away from faces and give each child their own straw.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test and improve designs and measure results.

Fits these theme days

Space ExplorersRocket and Plane DayScience WeekAfter School Quick STEMScience and Space

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