Stone Mountain Rotarians, led by our very own Rocket Scientist, Gene Fleeman conduct workshops for students from elementary school to college teaching the fundamentals of math and science using soda straw rockets. The students build their rockets and create the fuel. They calculate angles, power and distance before take off. This is a great way to support STEM education in our schools and it's a lot of fun.
Rockets are built using plastic soda straws, index cards and tape. Fuel is vinegar and baking soda. Gene Fleeman leads the training, fellow Rotarians work with students.
Partner Involvement
Our partnering organization is the school where we present the workshop: