Thursday, 19 February 2015

Forces and Motion - fun with rockets!

In the desert we have also been experimenting with marble runs and rockets.  You can also make these rockets at home - all you need is 1.) a sturdy paper cup (takeaway coffee cup)  2.) a balloon   3.) some tape  4.) a pom pom or ping pong ball or similar.  First, cut the bottom out of the cup.  Then cut a slit at the top of the balloon and stretch it over the bottom of the cup.  Tape around the balloon to secure it.  Place a pom pom or a ping pong ball in the cup...... and PULLLLLLLL the balloon!!!!! Launch the ball into the air over and over again!