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Materials

Required Materials

*Students will bring in their own  colored tissue based on the design of their balloon.

21 Balloons book 

Fat glue sticks (1-2 per student) –Prang and Office Max brand worked well.

Yard/Meter sticks

Scissors

String

Construction Paper

Butcher Paper to make template

Paper Clips

Clear packing tape

Standard Propane canisters

CCSD Inflation Station

A long pole to hold balloons

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Optional -  But Very Helpful

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(1-2)Rolls of tissue paper ($80 each)  (20"x5,200')

Horizontal Paper Cutter/Holder ($34 each)  (24" width)

Pitsco Indoor Balloon Tester ($125) - You can also use a blow dryer or popcorn popper.

Pitsco Inflation Station ($440) – CCSD ALP  has one you can check out, but if you want to purchase one, here is the link.  Our foundation bought ours.

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Scissors

String

Clear packing tape

1-2 Standard Propane canisters (Walmart)

ALP Inflation Station

A long pole to hold balloons

Paper clip taped to pole to "hook" balloons

A cart to transport everything

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Materials Needed for Launch
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