Blast Off! Make a Baking Soda and Vinegar Rocket!

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Overview

This downloadable video takes young learners outside for a hands-on chemistry adventure. Watch as simple ingredients—baking soda and vinegar—create enough pressure to launch a mini “rocket” skyward. It’s a safe, exciting way to introduce basic chemical reactions and observation skills.

What You’ll Learn

• How an acid-base reaction produces carbon dioxide gas

• The principle of pressure build-up and release

• Safe setup and launch techniques for outdoor experiments

• Methods for observing and describing scientific outcomes

Materials Needed

• A film canister with a tight-fitting lid

• A small pinch of baking soda

• 2–3 tablespoons of vinegar

• Protective eyewear (optional)

• A clear, flat outdoor area

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Choose an open outdoor space free of obstacles.

2. Add a pinch of baking soda to the film canister.

3. Pour vinegar into the canister, avoiding spills.

4. Quickly snap the lid on and place the canister lid-side down.

5. Step back and watch the rocket launch when gas builds up inside.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain why the baking soda and vinegar reaction produces a launch.

• Predict how changing ingredient amounts affects flight height.

• Practice safe handling of everyday household materials.

Why This Activity Works

• Relies on non-toxic, household ingredients

• Delivers dramatic visual feedback to spark curiosity

• Reinforces core science concepts through play

• Encourages outdoor exploration and hands-on learning

File Details

File TypeSizeFormatVideo (MP4)15 MB1080p HD

How to Use

1. Purchase and instantly download the MP4 file.

2. Play on any device or classroom screen—no special software needed.

3. Follow along with the narrator to conduct the experiment.

4. Pause or replay any section to review key steps and concepts.

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