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In this activity, students construct simple altitude tracking devices that are used to measure the angle a rocket reaches above ground.
Eye injuries caused by fireworks are often severe and can cause permanently reduced visual acuity or blindness.
Editorial Note: Irreversible consequences -- including reduced visual acuity and blindness
A simple rocket can be built of an empty Coke or lemonade plastic bottle. Partly filled with water and pressurized air the rocket can be blasted high up in the air.

Science Projects

We have a large collection of science projects for hobbyists, students, or just about anyone looking to start making his or her own amateur rockets, experiments, or even projects that can be used for science fairs!
How to score! At almost everything

How to score! At almost everything

Julius "Dr. J" Erving perfected the slam-dunk, a move that helped make him one of basketball's all-time greats. Danny Moder..

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Lightning in a bottle

Bud Selig remembers the morning in August of 1998 when he read about Mark McGwire and androstenedione. "I was shocked" he says.

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 Lightning in a bottle
 
Good launching thanks to PM - M260/M261 Rocket Launcher - preventive maintenance

Good launching thanks to PM - M260/M261 Rocket Launcher - preventive maintenance

The M260/M261 rocket launcher is a simple piece of equipment compared to rest of your bird. But corrosion or carbon or rough handling can quickly turn its launches into misfires.

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