Rocket Launcher
Rocket Launcher
Launch your own rocket and watch it fly! All you need are a few household items and a clear space! Have fun making a rocket on your own or with someone else. You could even make a rocket each, and see whose flies the furthest...
Illustrations by ootiboo creative contributor Justine Rykiel
Be safe - launch your rocket in a large safe space
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You will need
Step 1
Wrap the first piece of paper tightly around the straw and fix with sticky tape.
Top tip: Don’t stick the paper to the straw!
Step 2
Fold over one end of the paper and stick down with sticky tape.
Top tip: Make sure there aren’t any gaps.
Step 3
Draw around your small circle and cut it out. Cut out a quarter of your circle (like cutting a piece of cake!).
Step 4
Join the edges of your circle together and stick with sticky tape. This is the nose cone of your rocket.
Step 5
Stick the nose cone to the folded end of your rocket with sticky tape.
Step 6
Cut out two triangles to make the fins for your rocket. Stick them opposite each other at the bottom of your rocket. Be careful not to stick them to your rocket.
Top tip: Fins make the rocket fly straight.
Step 7
Add a name and some decoration to your rocket with pens and pencils.
Step 8
To launch your rocket - take a deep breath and blow through your straw really hard! Watch it fly!
Children's University entries
To get your stamp code for your Rocket Launcher entry, all you have to do is take a photo of your creation and submit it here (not via the Children's University). Just let us know you're part of the Children's University in the “How did you hear about the project?” box, and we'll email you your stamp code for taking part once we've processed your entry and added it to the Gallery.
Find out more about the Children's University.
Once you've completed your Rocket Launcher entry, why not check out our other At Home projects? These are all eligible for Children's University stamp codes:
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