Film Canister Rocket
Week 4 of Summer STEM from Your Library Watch the Instruction VideoWatch the Slow Motion VideoLearn about Newton’s 3rd Law with these film canister rockets! Do this activity with an accompanying adult.
You will need antacid tablets and a film canister.
- In an OUTDOOR place, put one antacid tablet in the film canister. Do the next steps quickly:
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2. Add a tsp of water. Put the lid on tightly and put the canister cap side down on the ground.
3. STEP BACK AT LEAST SIX FEET.
4. About ten seconds later, the film canister will launch! If it does not launch, wait 30+ seconds before examining. Usually the cap is not on tight enough.
Enter the Summer STEM drawing!
Enter to win STEM-themed prizes by sending us a photo of you doing one of these activities! Place the photo in the body of your email (no attachments) and send it to madisonlib.org@gmail.com. We’ll hold drawings at the end of the month!