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Audience: Educators
Grades: 3-12


Students construct large paper rockets and test fly them using the high-power paper rocket launcher. Following their rocket's flight, students evaluate their rocket designs, modify them, and fly them again to determine if their changes have affected the rocket's performance. Students conclude the activity by writing a post-flight mission report.

High-Power Paper Rockets  [288KB PDF file]

This activity is part of the Rockets Educator Guide.