Newton's Fizztastic Rocket Experiment

Introduction:
3...2...1...FIZZ! 🚀 Have you ever wanted to launch your own rocket? Well, today’s experiment will have you blasting off using the power of bubbles and fizz! Real rockets use powerful forces to push them skyward, and we’ll be using a simple chemical reaction to create our own lift-off!
But did you know that in the Bible, we’re also called to launch something? Romans 1:16 (NLT) says, “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes.” Just like our rocket needs power to launch, God’s message of love and salvation has the power to change lives! Let’s get ready for some fizztastic learning!
Now, let’s gather our supplies!
Safety Warning: High pressure projectile. Anyone watching the launch should stand clear. Anyone observing the experiment should wear safety glasses.
Fizzlebop Supply List:

• 1 empty 16.9 oz (500 ml) plastic bottle
  
• 1 cork (fits snugly in the bottle’s opening)
  
• 1 small square of paper towel
  
• 1 tablespoon (14 g) baking soda
  
• 4 oz (118 ml) vinegar
  
• 3 straws
  
• Packing tape
  
• Safety goggles
  

The Experiment:

1. Tape one end of the straws to the lower section of the outside of the bottle to create three legs. These will keep the bottle opening suspended upside-down in the air.
   
2. Flip the bottle right-side up and pour in 4 oz (118 ml) of vinegar.
   
3. Scoop the baking soda onto the paper towel and fold it into a small packet. This slows down the reaction, giving us time to set up the rocket.
   
4. Take the rocket and baking soda package outside to a solid launchpad, like a driveway or sidewalk. 
   

Fizz Tip: Check your surroundings and make sure nothing breakable is nearby! 
Safety Warning: Anyone watching the launch should stand clear.

1. While wearing safety goggles, drop the baking soda packet into the bottle and quickly seal it with the cork.
   
2. Stand the bottle upside-down on the straws and move back quickly.
   
3. Watch as your rocket takes off!
   

Dr. Fizzlebop, What’s Happening? Did you see the fizz? The baking soda and vinegar created a gas called carbon dioxide. This gas built up pressure inside the sealed bottle. When the pressure became too great, it forced the cork out, causing the bottle to launch into the air! This is Newton’s Third Law of Motion in action: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The gas shot downward, and the rocket launched upward with force!
Devotional:
Wow, that was fizztastic! Your rocket launched because of the powerful reaction inside the bottle. Without that power, it would have just sat there, going nowhere.
In the same way, our faith is powerful when we share it! God’s truth isn’t meant to be hidden—it’s meant to go out and reach others. Romans 1:16 reminds us that the Gospel is God’s power to save people. When we’re excited about Jesus, we can boldly share His love with others—just like that rocket bursting into the sky!
Sometimes, we might feel nervous or unsure about sharing our faith. What if people don’t listen? What if we don’t have all the answers? But here’s the fizztastic truth—just like our rocket had everything it needed to launch, God gives us everything we need to share His love!
So, the next time you feel shy about talking about Jesus, remember this experiment! God’s power is behind you, giving you the boldness to share His Good News with the world! 🌎🚀
Collecting Your Family’s Data:

• 🚀 How high did your rocket go?
  
• ⏳ How long did it take for the pressure to build up and launch?
  
• 🔍 What happens when you change the amount of baking soda or vinegar?
  
• 💡 How does this experiment remind you of the power of the Gospel?
  

Prayer Time:
Dear God, Thank You for giving us the powerful Good News of Jesus! Just like our rocket launched into the sky, help us boldly share Your love with others. Give us courage when we feel shy and remind us that You are always with us. Thank You for filling us with Your power to tell others about You. We love You! Amen.
Ready for More Fizztastic Fun? Keep the learning (and fizzing) going! Check out Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop for more amazing experiments that connect faith and science in fun and fizztastic ways! 🚀✨