Rocketry 4-H Project Area

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Science fun with physics booklet from 4-H

This project explores the basics of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments. You are encouraged to apply what you learn through the design, construction and launching of 2-liter bottle rockets or solid fuel rockets. Make sure to select which type of rocket you plan to build in order to receive the appropriate project book.

Younger 4-H’ers may take this project only under the direct supervision of an adult.

Scoresheets

Complete all the activities within each of the three (3) Project Interest Areas. Take part in at least two (2) organized project activities and at least two (2) citizenship/leadership activities. Build and launch a 2-liter bottle rocket. Record in your Rockets Away notebook the what, when, where, and how you accomplished each activity. If you do optional activities, please record them in your notebook. Include your notebook with your project book for grading.

Download a copy of the scoresheet to determine what is expected for project completion.

Water Rocket Safety Guide

Exhibit Ideas

Exhibit: Your constructed model rocket and record of launches.

2-Liter Bottle Rocket Exhibit - Completed project book, 2-liter bottle rocket 25 constructed by member, and record of launches.

Solid-Fuel Rocket Exhibit - Completed project book, solid-fuel rocket constructed by member, and record of launches.
Examples of Blue Ribbon Exhibits

How Do I Sign Up?

Screenshot of 4-H ZSuite enrollment page to select project

The first step is to create an enrollment in our ZSuite website.

Enroll in 4-H ZSuite

When you get to the CLUBS tab of the enrollment, you will want to ADD PROJECT.

For Rocketry, you should search for:

ROCKETRY / SOLID FUEL ROCKET (ROCKETS AWAY!)
ROCKETRY / 2 LITER BOTTLE ROCKET (ROCKETS AWAY!)

Project Videos

Our friend Dave Hartley is here to show us how to make some straw rockets. For this activity, you will need straws, clay, paper, tape and a plastic container to launch your rocket with.