"This is not rocket science—water and other drinks dissolve paper, rendering these straws useless for their sole purpose. A product of a fictitious yet frequently cited statistic, they are ...

Make another paper rocket following the previous steps. Remember to pinch one end and tape it shut. For this rocket, ... More to explore How to Make a Soda-Straw Rocket, ...

From the leftover paper from which you cut out your rocket, cut out a small rectangle and roll it around your straw. Tape it together, making sure it isn't too tight around the straw.

Blow on the straw and see how far your rocket flies! Now create a new rocket and change one thing about it — maybe the fins, the nose cone, or the weight of the paper. Keep making changes one by ...

Blow on the straw and see how far your rocket flies! Now create a new rocket and change one thing about it — maybe the fins, ...

Blow on the straw and see how far your rocket flies! Now create a new rocket and change one thing about it — maybe the fins, the nose cone, or the weight of the paper. Keep making changes one by ...

The paper-rocket activity is included with regular admission. Record seekers must be at least 8 years old and must arrive at Orlando Science Center by 10 a.m. to secure a reservation.

Rocket template (download below) or plain paper Scissors (grown-up use only) Sticky tape Felt tip pens or colouring pencils Paper straw From the leftover paper from which you cut out your rocket ...

"This is not rocket science—water and other drinks dissolve paper, rendering these straws useless for their sole purpose. A product of a fictitious yet frequently cited statistic, they are ...