Rockets by Size (Grades Pre-K-2) NASA education specialist Ota Lutz describes a lesson plan for young children.
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It most likely won't work because it will be too heavy and you can't round it using the pencil.

Finally, tape the two triangles to the bottom of the cylinder to create wings. Learn about the physics of flight with this soaring science activityYou may have noticed that rockets and missiles usually have triangular fins at their bases.

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Not necessarily, because you won't be able to fire it.

So try to use paper. In 3...2...1...Liftoff!

Welcome to AXM Paper Space Scale Models.

For experimental purposes, try building a rocket with no fins and one with the fins in the front to see how they will fly.

Thanks for sharing Roberto!


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The pressure that is forced out of the bottle when you step on it makes the rocket launch into the air.

With glue or glue stick. You can try making a straw out of paper. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please We use cookies to make wikiHow great.

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