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Launch pupil interest in rockets. Scholars build rockets out of straws and balloons to learn about Newton's Third Law of Motion. Their task is to hit a target five feet away. It's not as easy as it seems!
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Instructional Ideas
- Take learners outside for the lesson if possible
Classroom Considerations
- Requires several different materials, including two different-sized straws
- Instructors need to set up targets and organize supplies before the activity
Pros
- Provides some tips for troubleshooting various issues
- Describes science and engineering connections
Cons
- None