Balloon rocket race

Kids love balloon rocket races! Left is one I conducted in my classroom. materials: 2 Balloons, 2 (10-15") pieces of string, 2 plastic straws, tape 1. Tie one end of the string to a chair. 2. Put the other end of the string through the straw. 3. Stretch the string tight and tie it to another chair. 4. Blow up the balloon. Hold the end of the balloon and tape the straw on top of the balloon. You're ready for launch! 5. Let go and watch the rocket fly! Visit Science Bob for the explanation…

Because you don't want to hear them whine about being bored.

Ready? Set. GO! Blast off with this EASY balloon rocket experiment! Learn simply physics with a fun summer science activity for kids.

Ever wonder how rockets work? Kids do. Try out this science for kids and show them in an exciting, hands-on experiment. What will happen?

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Balloon Rocket Races -- easy to make and HOURS of fun indoors or out!

Kids will love this Balloon Rocket STEM Activity! You only need a few materials to have an afternoon of fun. Trust me, kids will want to do this science activity over and over again. #STEM #kids #science

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Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "Reindeer Racing! In this winter twist to the STEM classic, balloon rockets, makers themed their balloons to resemble reindeer. Makers learned about thrust, Newton's 3rd Law, friction, and the Finnish Sport of Reindeer Racing 🇫🇮 This lesson plan along with templates and optional project remix is available now on my TPT. Link in bio! #stem #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #reindeerrace #balloonrocket #reindeergames #holidayparty…

I’m a firm believer that balloons hold a special place in every child’s heart. They also have a tendency to bring the child out of every adult. There are usually at least one or two balloons floating around our house. Our little nugget loves hitting them up into the air, while we try our best […]