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Air-Powered Mini Rocket

Students make a rocket out of a straw and paper fins and then explore the effect of different placements of paper clips on its ability to fly. They learn the concepts of thrust, drag, and lift as they adapt their rockets to fly even farther on compressed air.

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Activity Type:Hands-On Activities

Discipline:Aerospace, Mechanical

Topic(s):Space/Transportation

Grade:6-8

Time:Half day

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