Pom-Pom Shooter
Pom-pom shooters are a fun, hands-on activity that can be used to promote authentic discussions during a science lesson.
Gather Your Supplies.
To make a pom-pom shooter, you will need:
- a balloon
- a disposable, plastic cup
- scissors
- pom-poms
Cut the End Off of the Plastic Cup.
**Warning: please be very careful when using the scissors to cut the bottom of the cup. This may create a jagged edge on the end of the cup that may need to be smoothed out.
Knot the End of the Balloon.
Cut the End Off of the Balloon.
Make sure to not cut too much of the balloon off.
Stretch the Balloon Over the Drinking Edge of the Cup.
Be careful not to stretch the balloon over the cut side of the cup, or the balloon may tear.
You're Ready to Launch!
Place the pom-pom inside the shooter. To launch the pom-pom, pull back on the balloon and release.