Summary
Phil launches rockets by stomping on an air-filled bladder, sending a blast of air that pushes the rocket skyward. A fun demonstration of how a force makes an object move fast. ~22 min, free on the official Science Max YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Stomp! A burst of air sends the rocket flying — Phil explores the force behind the launch.
- What pushes the rocket into the air?
- How does stomping harder change the launch?
- Which way does the air move to send the rocket up?
- What could you change to make the rocket fly higher?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: rocket, force, air, launch, push.
Try it: Fold a paper rocket over a straw and blow hard to launch it. Try a soft puff and a strong puff, then compare how high each goes.