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In this project, you will learn how to build a bottle rocket, including a return system and parachute.  The rocket is powered by water pressure, and will be launched into the air.  Once in the air, your rocket should deploy the parachute and tennis ball, which should fall to the ground slowly.
 
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Step 1Get the Materials.

Get the Materials.
To complete this project you will need:

*Two 2 L. empty soda bottles
*One 39 gallon garbage bag (Be sure to bring extra because the parachute is a little tricky)
*One standard tennis ball
*Duct tape
*Cardboard or another sturdy material (for fins)
*One pair of scissors
*String (Not yarn or twine)
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