Bottle Rocket Launcher Kit
Study Newton's laws of motion as you build rockets that soar up to 150 feet! This high-quality launcher uses water and air pressure (from a bicycle air
pump, not included) to launch plastic soda pop bottles. Includes instructions with ideas for
experiments, such as making an altimeter and testing
what happens when water and air pressure amounts are varied. This set does not come with a stand; prongs at the bottom of the launcher are designed to stick it into the ground. Adult supervision required.
Ages 13 & up.
Want to use this kit for a science fair project? See our experiment ideas below to get you started.
Kit Contents:
- Aluminum launcher with trigger and lanyard
- Pressurized tube with stopper
- Plumb line with weight
You provide a soda bottle, air pump, tire pressure gauge, and other household
items. We also recommend protective safety goggles.
Science Fair Project Ideas:
- Experiment with different levels of air and water pressure to find what
makes the rocket go the highest.
- Try launching the rocket on days with different weather conditions to
see how temperature, wind speed, and outside air pressure change how high it
goes.
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- Sunday, October 25, 2009
What a blast-literally!Reviewed By: Tammy Edwards This is a must have item for any age, any school, any class, any subject!!! I went to Space Academy and teach a water bottle rocket class every where I go- public schools, Christian schools, birthday parties, neighborhood and family gatherings. It is so easy and fun!! First give the kids 7 $1 bills and tell them that each bill is worth a million dollars and they are working for NASA to design a rocket. They have to buy a soda bottle for $1 million. Then they have to buy colored card stock, also $1 million per sheet, a hot glue gun - $1 million...etc.. They learn to budget and work with others on their team to build the best design for the best price. Teach about fin stability, rocket physics and then let the creating begin. Give prizes for best design, best budget, highest, landed closest to the launch pad, etc... This launcher is easy to use-- hook it to a bicycle pump and it is flawless and 20 oz bottles or 2 liters will soar about an impressive 50 feet or more in the air!!! (Fill the bottles about 1/2 with water and the rest with air--the more air the higher they soar!)
- Friday, November 09, 2007
good product when used CORRECTLY! The other reviewer suggested pulling the cord gently. NO, NO, NO! If you do that, the assembly can tip toward you and the bottle can come straight at you. If it's pounded into the ground properly, a swift and sudden jerk on the string is what you want. Then watch it soar!
- Monday, September 04, 2006
Some Tips for Use Overall, this is a better rocket than using baking soda and vinegar, but make sure a parent is helping with this rocket.
The stand is not included in this kit. That means it tips over when you try to launch it. The prongs are short, so after you pound the two prongs into the ground, place rocks around it to stabilize it.
The directions say use a bicycle pump and pump 30 times into the bottle. We suggest pumping 50 to 60 times, otherwise, the bottle just sits there. Remember: don't stand over the bottle.
The directions say pull the cord hard, but DUCK! The rocket tips and launches right at you. We suggest pulling the cord gently, so the rocket shoots straight up.
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