Smartivity bonus

Rocket Launcher bonus activities

Four new things to try with your Rocket Launcher. None of them are in the instruction book. Pick one, or try them all this week.

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1. 1

   Mission patch

   Real astronaut crews design a patch for each mission. Draw a round patch with your rocket, a mission name and your crew's names.

2. 2

   Go or no go

   Before each launch, the Flight Director asks each crew member: "Launch area clear?" "Go!" "Grown-up ready?" "Go!" Launch only when everyone says "Go", just like real mission control.

3. 3

   Landing map

   Launch 10 times outside and mark where the rocket lands each time with a stick or a stone. Make a tally: front, back, left or right. Is there a pattern?

4. 4

   Moon diary

   For one week, look at the Moon on each clear evening and draw its shape. Does it grow or shrink?

Safety first: Launch only outdoors or under a high ceiling, never at a ceiling fan, people or pets. Don't leave the launcher loaded.