As part of our study of chemical reactions in November, we looked at how chemical reactions can be used to propel rockets into space by harnessing the creation of gas. We made our own rocket using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and vinegar, the vinegar reacts with baking soda to create carbon dioxide gas. Pressure, due to gas, builds inside the bottle until finally the bottle cork is pushed out and the bottle rocket is launched into the air. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to catch the rocket’s movement on camera, but you can see our rocket launch preparation and aftermath. The students were very excited to see our rocket launching.