Our Water Rocket kit is an exciting way to get students interested in engineering and physics. Students build a rocket out of plastic bottles and paper, and then compete to see who can get their rocket to fly the farthest. Students will learn that their designs of the nose cone and fins affect how far the rocket can go. Discussion questions are provided to get minds working.
Age Level: 8+; 4th-8th grade
Time: 90+ minutes.
Applications: Propulsion, Force, Pressure, Physics, Teamwork
Kit Contents
- Instructions and discussion questions
- Paper or cardstock (not pictured)
- Tape and scissors
- 2-liter plastic beverage bottles (not included)
- Rocket launchers
- Bike pumps
- Safety vest
- Safety glasses
Pierce County 4-H
3602 Pacific Avenue
253-798-7160
extension.wsu.edu/pierce/4-h
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication, program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Brian Brandt at bbrandt@wsu.edu at least 2 weeks prior to any event. Fee waivers are available as needed.
These services are supported by funding from Pierce County through its Human Services Department.