One of the first projects we attempted this summer was Chalk Rockets.  Sounds awesome, right? Well, in my typical fashion I crossed all of my T’s on this experiment but forgot to dot the I’s.  Let me explain… Originally posted Summer 2018; Updated September 2023 What is a Chalk Rocket? This activity is by Growing a Jeweled Rose, their version and successes can be seen here. The idea is to make homemade chalk, load a film canister with it, add an Alka-Seltzer and blast off-messy, colorful chalk rockets! This is definitely an outdoor activity, perfect for summer time! Step-by-Step Instructions for building chalk rockets Step 1 Add corn starch to…