Nasco Film Canister Rocket Classroom Kit

Not all messes are created equally — some are educational! In this lesson, water and Alka-Seltzer® 
come together to blow students’ minds and improve their observation and experimentation skills.

Students will:
•  Build a film canister rocket using water and Alka-Seltzer
•  Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in a 
new substance
•  Explore chemical and physical changes and how heating or cooling can impact these changes

The included lesson plan will walk you through prep and instruction, making planning quick and 
easy.

Kit includes supplies for 30 students:
•  “Ready, set, pop! Build a film canister rocket” lesson plan
•  Reproducible student worksheet with rocket template
•  48 Alka-Seltzer tablets
•  30 plastic film canisters

Note: Safety glasses are recommended for this lesson.