Balloon Rocket on a String
Thread a straw onto a string, attach a balloon, and let it zoom. Learn about thrust.
Educational Value
Forces and cause and effect.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Thread string through straw.
- 2
Tie string between two points.
- 3
Tape balloon to straw.
- 4
Inflate and release.
Balloon Rocket on a String
Thread a straw onto a string, attach a balloon, and let it zoom. Learn about thrust.
Educational Value
Forces and cause and effect.
Materials Needed
- Balloon
- String
- Straw
- Tape
Instructions
- Thread string through straw.
- Tie string between two points.
- Tape balloon to straw.
- Inflate and release.
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