Build a 2 Liter Bottle Rocket and Launcher

This one may require some less-common household gear and adult assistance, but the results is pure "WOW!"

You will need some parts that may be found around the house, including some PVC, a bike pump for air source, and 2 liter bottles and some quality time with your Scout.

There are a number of ways to build, some more complex than others. Here are 3 examples.

https://makezine.com/projects/water-rocket-launcher/

https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/153405main_Rockets_Water_Rocket_Launcher.pdf

https://www.walkingmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/How-to-Build-a-Soda-Bottle-Launcher.pdf

General information from BSA about this activity:

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/water-bottle-rockets/

Once built, some questions for your Scout to answer:

• Is water needed at all?

• If so, does it matter how much?

• If so, what happens with more or less water?

• Do fins make your rocket fly differently?

Please feel free to share photos in the comments if you make your own!