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Balloon Rocket
Air rushing out the back pushes the balloon forward. That is how real rockets move.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- 1 balloon
- A long piece of string
- 1 straw
- Tape

Do it in 3 steps
1
Thread the string through the straw and tie it between two chairs.
2
Blow up the balloon and pinch the end. Do not tie it.
3
Tape the balloon to the straw, then let go and watch it zoom.
DO IT WITH ME
Your turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Does a bigger balloon go farther? Test it.
🧠 Why it works
Air rushing out the back pushes the balloon forward. That is how real rockets move.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.


