In this video, I walk you through a super fun and simple balloon rocket experiment that you can set up in any classroom or at home. Using yarn, a straw, tape, and a balloon, I demonstrate each step so ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Flight engineering can be some out-of-this-world fun. Find out how with this straw rockets experiment from our sister magazine, Metro Parent! It was July 20, 1969 when the Apollo 11 mission landed the ...

Cut out the "rocket body" from your template — the rectangle that will form the main part of the rocket (known as a fuselage). Wrap this rectangle around your pencil, taping it to make a cylinder.

You will need a balloon (preferably a longer one), 1 piece of kite string, 1 plastic straw, and tape for the number 5 on the list of cool experiments to do at home with household items. Tie one end of ...