🚀 Film Canister Rockets
Pop the lid and launch a rocket. Draft: not yet checked
Crew (first name, last initial):
Safety first
- Safety glasses for everyone at the pad.
- Short of glasses? Ask grace first.
- One adult at the pad at all times.
- No pop? Wait. An adult picks it up.
Prep
- Break the tablets in halves.
- Fill the water bottles or mark fill lines.
- Set up the launch pad zone.
Crew for prep: 1 person, about 0.5 hr. Prep happens on the day, from 12:15.
Run it
- Fill the canister ⅓ with water. A volunteer can pre-fill it.
- Drop in ½ tablet, snap the lid on fast, and flip it lid-down onto the pad.
- Step back and count down.
- Pop! Then hand the canister to the wash bin.
Ask, instead of explaining: What do you think pushes the lid off?
Clean up
- Wipe the table and put reusable items in your tote.
- Bag the trash and wash hands.
- Log anything borrowed so it can go back.
- Wash and dry the canisters for reuse.
Thursday, November 5, 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Not yet confirmed with the school. Plans may change.