Category: Science

Air Rocket Project

Fun for kids at heart – start with a trip to the hardware store!

air-rocket-launcher

  • 10′ piece of 1/2″ diameter PVC pipe
  • 2′ piece of 3/4″ diameter PVC pipe
  • 3/4″ PVC “cross”
  • 1/2″ 90 degree conduit elbow
  • (2) 3/4″ 45 degree conduit elbows
  • 1/2″ conduit connector
  • PVC cutter or hacksaw
  • Ruler or tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Empty 2 liter soft drink bottle
  • Duct tape

Click HERE for the instructions

 

Vortex Water Fountain

Cool water feature for your garden!

  1. Acrylic jar
  2. Water pump with pipe/hose (Recommended: Uniclife Submersible fountain pump)
  3. Sandpaper
  4. Power drill, with drill bits
  5. Sealant gun, with silicone sealant
  6. Epoxy resin (optional)
  7. Acrylic sheet
  8. Acrylic solvent
  9. Screws
  10. Screwdriver
  11. Base

Click HERE for the instructions