Kiwi Camp: Day 2

Fun with Flight

How Do Rockets Fly?

Explore what it takes to launch a massive metal machine into space!

Explore the plane and simple science behind flying machines! Learn about how airplanes and rockets fly high, craft a toy parachute, and make a fun, flight-themed snack. Ready for liftoff?

Read

Amazing Airplanes

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Read

Plane Pioneers

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Make

Easy-Breezy Parachute

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Snack

Hot-Air Balloon Pancakes

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Play

Soaring Shape Art

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Explore

NASA's Resources for Exploring the Universe from Home

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STEAM Challenge

Build and Race Balloon Rockets

Kiwi Camp counselor Sandra is challenging you and your family to launch your own rockets! Whose rocket will fly the fastest?

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Optional

Added fun

Check out more projects from KiwiCo to supplement the activities for today!

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Add more fun to your summer days!

More awesomeness

  1. DIY Balloon Airplanes

    Which balloon airplane will go the farthest? Try out this experiment to find out!

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  2. "Where Does the Sky End?"

    Check out this episode from But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids and the line between space and sky.

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  3. DIY Paper Helicopter

    Explore how helicopters create lift with this quick and easy DIY.

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  4. Colorful Kites

    Crafting is a breeze with this paper kite DIY. Just pick your favorite paper and decorative ribbons and let your imagination soar.

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Keep exploring!