May 12, 2017 simple directions here to throw your own backyard blastoff. Produce a quick and moving rainbow of colors with an alkaseltzer tablet and a little vinegar. Alkaseltzer rockets how to fuel a film canister rocket with carbon dioxide bubbles film canisters have long been a staple on the science teachers list of must have items. Shoot for the moon, the stars, the neighbors house. Richard farrer my two main research interests are 3d lithography and the interaction of nanoparticles with cells collaboration with dr. This would make the rocket fly up faster and higher, which is newtons 2nd law of motion. This experimental episode from the royal institution is full of super explosive fun. Experiment using different amounts of water or alka seltzer to see how it affects the height of the rocket. You should also clean the canister lip and lid between demonstrations so that no pieces of alkaseltzer get stuck between them, ruining the seal. The super glue did not hold the tablets well so we resorted to dropping tablets in the canisters and capping one at a time. Danielle and michael show a group of kids how to make fizzy bottle rockets with some small, sportscapped plastic bottles, some alkaseltzer or fizzy vitamin c tablets, mugs or jars, warm water, and an outdoor space where you can really let the rockets fly.
Alka seltzer at least 12 water tape measure pencil safety glasses color pencils optional. Alkaseltzer or other type of effervescent tablets at least 6. Cut out the rocket body template optional colour the. As the astronauts, you need to decide what you want to use.
The rocket should keep going on forever, however air resistance and gravity slow the rocket down and eventually cause it to fall back to the ground. Also good for a lesson on streamlining where you can complare streamlined and nonstreamlined rockets. Alkaseltzer or other type of efervescent museum in a box photo courtesy of nasa. Taking existing activities that test variables and looking at the new ngss 5th grade standards, this alka seltzer rocket pack is designed to have students conduct investigations on the mixing of two or more different substances to determine a chemical reaction to discover a cause and effect relation. Drop one of the pieces of alkaseltzer into the oil and water mixture. The engineer explains the criteria for rocket scientists to consider as they design and launch rockets for specific orbits. Sodium bicarbonate rockets are often used in science classes to demonstrate principles of chemistry and physics. An antacid tablet and water are put into each canister, reacting to form carbon dioxide gas, and acting as the pop rocket s propellant. Today, we are looking for a better rocket fuel for the space shuttle. As an essential business serving the needs of the education and healthcare communities, we will be continuing to process and ship orders as well as provide ongoing customer service support. Alkaseltzer rocket race pennsylvania state university. Several targets picture of mars, the moon, bullseye, etc.
Hold the rocket upside down and add water to the canister to onequarter full. How to make fizzy bottle rockets experimental the kid. Record how long it takes for the rocket to lift off. When the lid is fitted tightly to the canister this gas is contained within an enclosed space. Alkaseltzer alkaseltzer rockets supplies original effervescent formula alkaseltzer tablets water empty film canister with lid tape measure or meter stick markers, colored pencils, or crayons tape 5x8in. Step 7 add half a tablet of alkaseltzer to the film canister and quickly snap on the lid. Remember to record the height your rocket travelled. Are you ready to compete to build a rocket powered only by effervescent. Snap the lid tightly into the canister, turn it over on a hard surface, and stand back. Pop your top film canister explosions experiments steve. The choices are water and alkaseltzer tablets or vinegar and alkaseltzer tablets. They, in pairs, determine the best combination of alkaseltzer and water to produce the maximum launch height and record. If you put more alka seltzer in the canister, it would produce more gas and more force.
This ratio describes how much area of the particle is in contact with the outside compared to how much stuff is within the. Here is a great idea for the fourth of july, or anytime really, where the kids want to play in the back yard and have some good, clean, safe fun. First of all, we all know that the most common effervescing tablet used in a film canister rocket is alkaseltzer. The aspirin is a pain reliever and antiinflammatory, the sodium bicarbonate is an antacid, and the citric acid reacts.
Experiment to see how the weight of the rocket affects the height it travels keeping the amount of water and alka seltzer constant each time. Measure the height of your rockets launch, make a table to interpret your. Build an alka seltzer rocket and launch it to reach a target. Design challenge supplies and equipment per whole group. Alka seltzer or other type of efervescent museum in a box photo courtesy of nasa.
Make a paper rocket propelled by alkaseltzer and water. Students design and build paper rockets around film canisters, which serve as engines. Design a rocket powered by two, three, or more film canisters. If you put more alkaseltzer in the canister, it would produce more gas and more force. In this lesson students will discover isaac newtons third.
One of the best things about this activity is that you can do it at home and you can design some pretty sophisticated experiments around it. Hands down the alkaseltzer rocket strategy was far easier to maneuver and to keep the kids engaged. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alkaseltzer tablets and water to create a simple rocket or to explore chemical reactions. First add 15ml of room temperature water to the bottom of the rocket, then place a half tablet of alkaseltzer into the rocket, seal it, and flip it over onto the board. Use an alka seltzer rocket to learn about reactions, gasses, and pressure. Students design a paper rocket propelled by alkaseltzer and water to demonstrate newtons third law of motion.
When the mighty seltzer rocket are loaded with alka seltzer, students can run trials to determine with variable gives the best lift off or movement of the canister. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alka seltzer tablets and water to investigate. Science made fun kids what is science, science projects. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. When water is added to the effervescent tablet, bubbles of carbon dioxide gas are given off. The buildyourown alkarocket contest scientific american. In this design challenge, what is the problem you need to. I can remember visiting the store where we had our film processed and picking up a grocery bag filled with the containers. Alkaseltzer rockets how to fuel a film canister rocket. It sounds like a kids cartoon but its a pretty serious experiment that lets you make carbon dioxide. To design a paper rocket propelled by alkaseltzer and water to demonstrate newtons third law of motion.
The alkaseltzer experiment chemistry science fair project. Add alka seltzer, snap on the lid, turn upside down. This alka seltzer rocket is super cool science with just a few simple household ingredients. Building a simple rocket with a film canister, a seltzer tablet and water is a memorable, hands. Apr 27, 2014 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. If you vary the temperature of the water, your rocket will shoot to different heights. Produced by the institute of physics, this physics to go video shows a demonstration of how the idea of pressure can be shown using just a 35mm film canister, some water and an effervescent tablet. We walk through how to build your own and even turn it into a quick and fun science fair project. Civil air patrols fizzy rocket for use as enrichment. Make a small paper cone and tape it to the top of the rocket if you would like a nose cone. Your kids will be asking you to repeat it over and over again. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alka seltzer tablets and water to investigate movement. Each rocket will consist of a film canister, alkaseltzer, and water.
Film canister use the type where the lid fits inside the. A sodium bicarbonate rocket sometimes called an alka seltzer rocket is a model rocket fashioned from a 35mm film canister and propelled by the pressure of a gas, often carbon dioxide, generated from the reaction of an acid with sodium bicarbonate. A sodium bicarbonate rocket sometimes called an alkaseltzer rocket is a model rocket fashioned from a 35mm film canister and propelled by the pressure of a gas, often carbon dioxide, generated from the reaction of an acid with sodium bicarbonate. When you have used all of the alkaseltzer and the bubbling has completely stopped, secure the bottle cap.
Guaranteed fun for the whole family with the exception of the dog. For other interesting experiments with alkaseltzer see student experiments. It sounded like something that would be right up our alley. The state of illinois has declared a mandatory shutdown which is currently in place. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded alka seltzer tablets and water to investigate motion. Start by sealing the end of the cardboard tube with several pieces of duct tape or use a plastic tube with one end sealed. In fact, the included worksheets design seamlessly incorporates the 5 steps. Step 6 hold the rocket upside down and add water to the canister to onequarter full. With the circle, roll into a point by overlapping the two sides next to the slit. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alka seltzer tablets and water to investigate motion. When the bubbling stops, add another quarter of alkaseltzer. Carbon dioxide is a molecule made of one carbon and two oxygen atoms.
Add half a tablet of alkaseltzer and quickly place the cap on. I show you step by step on how to make alka seltzer rocket. Building a simple rocket with a film canister, a seltzer tablet and water is a memorable, hands on lesson. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alkaseltzer tablets and water to investigate movement. Test using the wateralka seltzer fuel ratio you determined gave the best projection from part 1, activity 2. Students conduct three film canister seltzer rocket launches and work through the engineering process by modifying their rockets propellant to reach different desired launch altitudes. Alkaseltzer is an effervescent antacid and pain reliever first marketed by the dr. The alka seltzer and water release gas, which builds up until it blows the lid off of the film canister. We will be making rockets and then testing different fuels. Design a paper rocket propelled by alkaseltzer and water to demonstrate newtons third law of motion. With the lid snapped on, the continuous creation of gas causes pressure to build up until the lid pops off, sending the rocket into the air. Alka seltzer alka seltzer rockets supplies original effervescent formula alka seltzer tablets water empty film canister with lid tape measure or meter stick markers, colored pencils, or crayons tape 5x8in. With an effervescent tablet, a film canister and some water, youve got a reallife rocket.
For centuries, rockets have played an important role in human. You should also clean the canister lip and lid between demonstrations so that no pieces of alka seltzer get stuck between them, ruining the seal. Guess what nosecone design will give you the best flight think about long, wide, streamline, etc. Abilities of technological design understanding about science and technology. As you can see from some of the pictures here, our alkaseltzer rocket with the most tablets flew the farthest. Alkaseltzer rocket race the smaller a particle is, the greater its surface area to volume ratio. How to make easy water bottle rocket using alkaseltzer. Were booooored after trying to build baking sodavinegar rockets, we ended up soaked in vinegar, with many failed launches. The purpose of the alka seltzer rocket launch experiment is to present children with an interdisciplinary approach to solving a real world challenge.
Post a comment to our facebook page about which variable water temperature, fuel or design you changed and how it affected your rocket. The mighty seltzer rocket can be loaded with alka seltzer tablets and water to create a simple rocket or to explore chemical reactions. When water and alkaseltzer are mixed, the fizzing bubbles are a chemical reaction that causes a gas called carbon dioxide to be produced. Students can plan an investigation with variables like vinegar and baking soda that test and.
Alka seltzer rocket eruptions little bins for little hands. The things i will keep the same are the same rocket, then same weight of the alkaseltzer, the same measuring cups and the same area were i will be measuring. Film canister rockets can300, 310, 330 educational innovations, inc. Mar 28, 2020 the alka seltzer experiment chemistry science fair projects, model experiments fir cbse isc stream students and for kids in middle school, elementary school for class 5th grade,6th,7th,8th,9th 10th,11th, 12th grade and high school, msc and college students. Now do the same thing, only this time, tell the students to use a full tablet, with 15ml of room temperature water. Alkaseltzer rockets film canister rockets are a favorite experiment at imagination station.
Build a rocket powered lego car frugal fun for boys and girls. This is a good demonstration for attracting people from far away as they can see and hear the rocket in action. Build an alkaseltzer rocket and launch it to reach a target. Add half a tablet of alka seltzer to the film canister and quickly snap on the lid. Build a rocket powered lego car frugal fun for boys and. Alka seltzer rocket heres a clever variation of the classic pop your top activity, but this time you launch the bottom of the film canister like a rocket. Children use the scientific method as the framework for the experiment.
Imagination station, toledos handson science center, is a vital nonprofit organization that is an integral part of toledos economic, educational and social landscape. Miles medicine company of elkhart, indiana, united states. How to fuel a film canister rocket with that famous bubbling tablet fthis concept is easy. Step 7 add half a tablet of alka seltzer to the film canister and quickly snap on the lid. Get ready for some fun with this alka seltzer rocket. My original plan was to glue the alkaseltzer tablets to the lid of the canisters and magnets to the tops so that i could use a cookie sheet to flip them all over at the same time.