Thursday, May 13, 2010

Star Command Module Derby

These space vehicles fly amazingly well. Each of your space rangers can make his or her own custom-decorated spacecraft. When the modules are ready for liftoff, hold a contest to see who can throw their creation, Frisbee style, the farthest.

For each Star Command Module you will need one 12- or 14-ounce paper bowl and 2 dinner-size paper plates. Doubling the plates increases the craft's stability and helps it fly better. Use standard-weight slightly glossy plates and bowls.

School glue

An assortment of colored markers

Step One: At least a day before the party, assemble Star Command Modules for each guest. Glue together 2 plates, one nesting inside the other. Then glue the rim of the bowl to the bottom of the plates. Let glue dry overnight.

Step Two: At the party have your space rangers decorate the Star Command Modules with markers.

Step Three: Hold a contest to see who can throw his or her creation, Frisbee style, the farthest.

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