Hands-On Activities & Crafts: Easy Bottle Rocket

Introduction

Making the Rocket • Making the Launcher

What's Going On

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What's Going On

The science behind the rocket and rocket launcher in the Bottle Blast Off activity, with troubleshooting tips for how to fine-tune the nose and fins of the rocket for better flight. Also includes tips on how to take the activity further by making a simple inclinometer to measure how far your rocket flies.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0532756. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.