Build a Paper Rocket
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Physics, aerodynamics, flight, stability
IntroductionBlast off! Have you ever played with a model or toy rocket, or seen a real rocket launch on TV? In this project you will make simple rockets out of paper and launch them by blowing into a drinking straw. Can you make the rocket that flies the farthest? CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Physics, aerodynamics, flight, stability
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