STEAM Activity
Build - Launch!
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Paper rocket construction
Items needed:
Copy paper
Scissors
Tape
Toilet paper
1/2 inch PVC pipe -12 to 18 inches in length
Upgrades: Fin and Nose Cone templates
If you need to watch a video to get extra help with making the paper rocket, we have a YouTube channel with instructional videos to help you out. You can click the following link or watch the video down below. https://youtu.be/tPfkLFKqTVU
Paper rocket construction
Assembly:
Rocket Body: Wrap one sheet of Copy paper around PVC pipe, tape it and slide it off
Nose Cone: Cut out swept shape and roll into cone, fit it over body tube and tape the outside wrap and then tape to body tube.
Nose Cone weight and cushion: Roll and insert two sheets of double ply toilet paper into open end of body tube and push it up toward the nose cone with the PVC pipe. Repeat.
Mount Fins: Cut out 3 fins and fold into a ‘W’ shape. Tape evenly spaced fins to bottom third of Rocket Body
Ready for Launch!
Stomp Rocket Launcher List of Parts
Description
4 "to 6" ClogBuster
1/2" PVC garden hose adapter
1/2" PVC pipe
1/2" PVC pipe
1/2" PVC pipe
1/2" PVC pipe
1/2" PVC pipe
1/2" PVC cross tee slip
1/2" PVC cap slip
1/2" PVC elbow slip
4oz pvc cement
1/2" x 394in Teflon tape
Qty needed
1 each
1 each
24 in
10 in
10 in
18 in
5 in
1 each
2 each
1 each
1 each
0.02538071066 roll