reading activity

What is the first step in making the mini rocket?

• add vinegar to the bottle

• Close the lid tightly

• Mix baking soda with water

• Paint the rocket

Why is it important to step back after sealing the rocket bottle?

• So you can take a photo

• It might explode or launch quickly

• To help it cool down

• To make it fly higher

What causes the rocket to launch?

• Wind pushing the bottle

• A spark from a lighter

• Pressure from the baking soda and vinegar reaction

• gravity pulling it down

What safety rule is mentioned in the text?

• Wear sunglasses

• Don't mix water and oil

• always read the instructions

• Stand back after sealing the bottle

What is the purpose of this text?

• To tell a funny story

• To give instruction on how to launch a mini rocket

• To describe how a rocket feels

• To explain how planes fly