Creative Activities

Build a rocket launch pad

4.2
Build a rocket launch pad

Steps

  • Step 1

    Each of you build a simple LEGO® rocket

    Each of you build a simple LEGO® rocket

    Try to build your rockets the same size and shape.

  • Step 2

    Build a launch pad

    build a launch pad

    Something to fire your rocket across the floor or table. Think about how to push your rocket away from the launch pad – and how you can make it move in a straight line.

  • Step 3

    Get ready...

    getting ready

    Start the countdown.

  • Step 4

    Launch!

    launch

    Whose rocket moved the furthest?

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