Here is an activity that screams fun and learning.
Model Rockets.
This is a learning project for young and old. There should be supervision for the younger kids. These rockets come in various stages of assembly. Starter kits will run about mid $20 range. These rockets go up like a Bottle Rocket, so some care is needed by all.
The dry fuel cell is very very safe. It needs a special igniter to set the fuel off. The igniter is hooked to a launch controller powered by 2 AA batteries. It is the only way to get it to launch. I even tried a small blow torch to light one and COULD NOT !!!
Once launched, the rocket will come back down via parachute.
This is the biggest learning curve for all. You need to know where the wind is blowing and how big of an area without trees there is in order to safely land your rocket and re-launch it.
Additional rockets can be purchased for $3-$10 and a lot more for the much more complicated ones. Fuel cells are around $6 for a 3 pack.
This is really a lot of fun and fairly inexpensive of a hobby. Find your local hobby store and check it out !!
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