Make the rocket stand up on its own upside down (cap down).Hole should be slightly smaller than the size of the valve to ensure a tight fit. Drill holes in the middle of several corks in a size that allows for an air valve to be inserted.The launch procedure is as follows and can be reviewed at Drill and bit for corks – hole should be slightly smaller than an air valve (if not using a kit)ĭetailed Assembly and Launch Instructions (if not using a kit).Observing students should stand safely away from the launch site. Since a quantity of water will be sprayed, it is suggested that old clothes or rain coats be worn by the test crew. Safety glasses should be worn at all times during launch testing. This activity should only be done under the supervision of a qualified teacher. Safety Note: This is an outdoor activity. Altimeter or altitude finder (optional).Air valves – 1 for each rocket (used for inflating bicycle tires, footballs or basketballs).Small plastic tubing (3 meters or more) and 1 air valve to be used for all rocket launches.Drill for corks – hole should be slightly smaller than an air valve (if not using a kit).Through most teacher supply stores globally.A water bottle rocket kit may be purchased via:.Optional Payload Items – i.e., hard boiled egg, tennis ball, rubber ball.The objective here is to use a plug which can be tightly squeezed into the neck of the plastic bottle so that it is air-tight.An alternative would be a soft rubber plug used as temporary stoppers in partially emptied wine bottles.The hole should be slightly smaller than the air valve to ensure a tight fit.Cork with a hole drilled in the middle (these may be plastic).Required Materials – (Trading/Table of Possibilitie s)
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