NASA Rocket Classroom Activities - Series of physical science acivities demonstrate the basic science of rocketry. Links to teachers guide, rocket history, and rocket principles source

Paper Tiger - Introduce older students to rocketry by building a recovery rocket using cardboard, notebook paper, string, tape, glue, clay, and penny source

Rockets - Teachers Guide with Activities In Science, Mathematics, and Technology from NASAs Space Team Online. Links to rocket history, principles, glossary and more (K-12) source

Rockets - Grade three and above students design and build a model rocket using a purchased kit and easy to find materials source

Seltzer Tablet Rocket - Students construct a rocket that is fueled by a seltzer tablet and observe types of chemical changes with this activity. Includes short history of rocketry source

Water Rockets - Directions for making a simple water rocket using pop bottles and a bicycle pump. Click source for additional information, safety tips and more advanced rockets source

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