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30 Minute Rocket - Build an Air Powered Bottle Rocket in 30 Minutes

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Getting Started on Your 30 Minute Rocket

30 Minute Air Powered Bottle Rocket - These are the things you need.

30 Minute Air Powered Bottle Rocket - These are the things you need.

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What you need:
  • plastic soda pop bottle
  • one thin drinking straw
  • one thick drinking straw
  • tape
  • clay
  • scissors
  • copy or computer paper
Here's What You Do:
1. Print the patterns.
2. Make sure there are no cracks in the bottle.
3. Take the label off of the bottle. Put the label in the trash can.
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