3D Printed Rocket STEM Challenge
Come join us for a hands-on STEM rocket adventure where youth get to build their own recovery system and then watch their rocket take flight!
We'll provide the 3D-printed model rocket, and you'll get to create one of the most important parts yourself: the parachute!
Using simple, recycled materials such as grocery bags ,dental floss, and elastic cord, you'll design and build a parachute to help your rocket safely return to Earth.
The Rocket
Each participant receives a 3D-printed model rocket prepared for the activity.
You'll learn about:
- 🚀 How model rockets work
- ⚖️ Rocket stability and balance
- 🌬️ Air resistance
- 📐 Size and measurement
- 🔧 How the recovery system works
Your Recovery System
Here's where your creativity takes over!
Using everyday recycled materials, you'll create your own rocket parachute.
Materials may include:
- Recycled grocery bags
- Dental floss
- Tape
- Scissors
- Other simple craft materials
You'll measure, cut, assemble, and attach your parachute to the rocket.
Will a larger parachute work better?
What happens if it's smaller?
Does the shape make a difference?
That's where the STEM challenge comes in!
Launch Time!
3... 2... 1... LAUNCH! 🚀
Watch your rocket climb into the sky and see whether your homemade parachute brings it safely back to Earth.
STEM Meets SCOUTING
This activity combines science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics into one hands-on experience.
Youth Get TO:
Youth get to:
- Build something with their own hands
- Experiment with different materials
- Solve a real engineering problem
- Work as a team
- Learn from what works and what doesn't
- Experience the excitement of launching something they helped create
INTERSTED IN SCOUTING?
This activity is designed as a fun introduction to the hands-on experiences available through Scouting.
Come build a parachute, launch a rocket, meet other Scouts, and discover what you can create.
