Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
Each straw will act as a rocket launcher. To create your paper rockets, cut out 3" by 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm) pieces of paper. Each piece of paper will be a rocket.
Tip
For this project, regular copy paper works better than thicker cardstock.
Step 2
Roll a piece of paper around a straw and tape down the edge to form a tube around the straw. Make sure the paper isn't rolled too tightly around the straw so that it can slide up and down.
Step 3
Slide the paper about half an inch above the straw. Fold the top edge down and secure it with tape.
You have now made a paper rocket! Make as many rockets as you like before moving onto the next step.Step 4
Using markers, pipe cleaners and googly eyes, decorate what you'll add on to the rockets!
Final result!
Attach the rocket decorations onto the paper rockets with glue or tape. With your rockets on one end of the straws, blow on the other end and watch your rockets blast off into the air!
How far can you shoot your rockets? Grab a friend and see whose rocket goes farther!