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How to make straw paper rockets

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How to make a straw paper rocket

Is there anyone who hasn’t shot the straw paper at their sibling, parent or friend in a restaurant to bother them? My brother and I grew up doing it to each other all the time. Fast forward to now. I don’t think it ever would have occurred to me to make my own “paper rockets” all colorful and pretty.

If making your own paper and straw rockets looks like a cute idea to you and would like to see more pop on over to the blog Whimsy Love and for the full instructions head on over to Curious Kangaroos. I bet this would be a fun 4th of July party craft.

If you enjoyed this activity, don’t stop here! Our blog is full of other fun, educational, and easy-to-follow projects that are perfect for kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who loves learning through creativity. From more science experiments to arts and crafts, there’s something for every curious mind to discover.

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We’d love to hear about your experiences! Did your rocket soar to new heights? Did you try any fun modifications to make it fly even farther? Share your stories and ideas in the comments below, and feel free to ask any questions or share photos of your creations.

Paper Straw Rocket Launch Contest

  • Objective: Compete to see whose rocket flies the highest or farthest.

  • How to play: Have participants launch their paper rockets from the same starting point and measure how far each one travels. You can use a measuring tape or simply mark distances on the ground.

  • Learning: This activity introduces basic concepts of aerodynamics, gravity, and launch angles.

 

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