Experiments (Age 4-8)
Experiments (Age 9-14)

Film Canister Rocket

A chemical reaction is when one or two objects change into another object

Materials: One or more snap-top plastic bottles, a bottle of water, Alka-Seltzer Tablets, cardboard, hot glue gun, and protective glasses

     Procedure:

  1. Construct your rocket.
  2. Add water (fuel) to your canister.
  3. Drop one Alka-Seltzer tablet (oxidizer) into canister.
  4. Quickly close the canister, set rocket upright, and take coverEffervescent canister rockets — Science Learning Hub

Kids will learn about chemical reactions