Balloon rocket race

Kids love balloon rocket races! Left is one I conducted in my classroom. materials: 2 Balloons, 2 (10-15") pieces of string, 2 plastic straws, tape 1. Tie one end of the string to a chair. 2. Put the other end of the string through the straw. 3. Stretch the string tight and tie it to another chair. 4. Blow up the balloon. Hold the end of the balloon and tape the straw on top of the balloon. You're ready for launch! 5. Let go and watch the rocket fly! Visit Science Bob for the explanation…

Balloon Rocket Races -- easy to make and HOURS of fun indoors or out!

Ready? Set. GO! Blast off with this EASY balloon rocket experiment! Learn simply physics with a fun summer science activity for kids.

Kids learn the concept of "action and reaction" while having a blast.

Send a balloon rocket flying in this super fun science experiment for kids of all ages! Did you know that you can demonstrate basic physics by making a rocket from a balloon?! You only need a few simple supplies for this easy STEM activity, and it's a great way to observe action and reaction. This hands-on activity is a lot of fun, so grab a friend and get ready for take off! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which…

I’m a firm believer that balloons hold a special place in every child’s heart. They also have a tendency to bring the child out of every adult. There are usually at least one or two balloons floating around our house. Our little nugget loves hitting them up into the air, while we try our best […]

Balloon Rocket Races -- easy to make and HOURS of fun indoors or out!

Watch this balloon rocket zoom across the room in this balloon science experiment. This is a fun stem activity that kids will love!

Balloon Rocket Races -- easy to make and HOURS of fun indoors or out!

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