Build A Bottle Rocket

This activity involves pupils making and launching bottle rockets. Whilst they may not realise it, they will be seeing Newton’s third law in action: "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction".

This activity can be great fun, but there is a need for constant adult supervision and caution. The bottles can become highly pressurised and launch at great speeds.

Resources:

For each rocket you will require:

• Empty drinks bottle (cap removed)
• 3 pencils
• Tape
• White distilled vinegar
• Baking soda
• 1 bottle cork
• 1 sheet of kitchen roll
• Scissors