Science Projects, Lesson Plans and Experiments

Chemistry Rocket Fun

One thing that is really fun is for the students to make rockets. All you need is empty film canisters. You can get them for free from any place that develops film.

1. Draw a rocket onto paper that can be wrapped around the canister. Make sure you make copies of it for the students to trace and color.

2. Have the students decorate it and wrap it around the canister with tape. The canister opening will need to face downward.

3. Have the students put an Alka-seltzer tablet inside along with water.

4. Replace the lid quickly and place on the floor. Make sure they have newspaper down. You will be surprised how high it will go.

5. From that point students are required to get into groups and discuss what happened. You'll have a blast!
Submitted by: Lori ashes23@email-removed