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Balloon Rocket

Balloon Rocket


Create your very own balloon powered rockets and see how far they can travel.

Experiment with different balloon shapes and sizes to experiment with the travel speed.

Ages:
5 - 16
Est. Time:
<30 mins

How we did it:

Materials List

  1. string
  2. balloon
  3. straw - wide
  4. tape
  1. Balloon Rocket Pin It

    Cut a long piece of string, several feet long. This will act as your track for the launch. Thread the string through a wide straw, cut to 4" long.

  2. Balloon Rocket Pin It

    Find an open area to tie or tape the two ends of the string. We found a good spot outside between trees, but you can also tie the string to two chairs inside.

  3. Balloon Rocket Pin It

    Blow up the balloon and pinch the opening to keep the air inside. Use tape the secure the balloon to the straw.


    Tip: You may need another pair of hands to complete this step

  4. Balloon Rocket Pin It

    From one end of the string, let go of the balloon and watch it zoom across!

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