This Weeks At Home Experiment: 10/6-10/10

How does the type of fuel affect the rocket height?

Well Scientists,

We have applied our knowledge of action and reaction forces to our pop rockets in class. Now you can have fun with this activity at home.  The question this time is which type of fuel ratio gets the best height. Remember you have to get the CLEAN FILM CANISTERS.  You can go to Eckard, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart, etc and nicely ask for clear film canisters.  Tell them you are doing an experiment for science class. Remember to say PLEASE AND THANK YOU.  These are possible variables that you can test once you get home.

  1. Try changing the ratio of vinegar to baking soda
  2. Try changing the ratio of vinegar to alka seltzer
  3. Try changing the ratio of water to alka seltzer

Choose one thing to change (that’s the variable) and make a prediction. Then test it and send your results to ZOOM. Your results could end up online..HAVE FUN EXPERIMENTING

SAFETY ALERT: ALWAYS REMEMBER even the simplest activities with the most basic of materials can be harmful or dangerous, so parental supervision and guidance is critical at all times