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Rockets Away! 

Exploring the Science of Forces and Motion

Rockets Away CurriculumRockets Away Teacher Guide

Recommended for teachers and other group leaders, this popular favorite is now up-to-date and more effective than ever at teaching the concepts of forces and motion via rocketry. The project's exciting conclusion is building and launching 2-liter bottle water rockets. A Rockets Away Student Logbook is required for each student. A bottle-rocket launcher is available from the OSU Extension, Hamilton County office.

Rockets Away! Informational Flyer With Crosswalk to Ohio Science Standards
Rockets Away! Lessons at a Glance Crosswalk to National Science Standards
Rockets Away! Presentation (ppt)

Equipment

  • 2-Liter Bottle Launcher
  • Bike Pump

Online Rocket Simulation