Celebrate New Years Eve (or any holiday!) by making these fun and easy poppers! You only need a few supplies and then get creative with different projectiles!
STEM Application:
The STEM concept behind the poppers is all about energy transfer. When you pull the balloon back and hold it still, it has energy stored in it. This is called potential energy. When you let go, the energy becomes kinetic energy (energy of movement) and is transferred from the balloon to the projectiles. How far the projectiles travel depends on how much energy is transferred. Pulling back farther on the balloon yields more energy for the projectiles.