WSW-26 Resource Kit

DIY Activities

Fun, hands-on rocket activities for World Space Week 2026.

Overview

Make your World Space Week 2026 celebrations more exciting with these fun and engaging DIY rocket activities. These hands-on activities are designed to help students explore the basic concepts of rockets, propulsion, and motion through creativity and practical learning.

Know Your Rocket

An interactive colouring and learning activity where children will identify the different parts of a rocket and colour them.

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Rubber Band Cup Rocket Launch

A fun hands-on activity demonstrating rocket motion using a simple rubber band-powered cup rocket.

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Straw Rocket Launch

An engaging activity in which students design and launch a lightweight rocket using a straw, exploring the principles of thrust and motion.

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Baking Soda & Vinegar Rocket Launch

An exciting experiment that uses the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar to generate pressure and launch a rocket.

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