Lesson Plans

Ready, Set, Experiment: STEAM Activities

Grades: Grades 4-6

Subject Area: STEAM, ELA

Made Possible By: ARM & HAMMER

Take off into learning with ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda! These hands-on, easy-to-implement activities and experiments featuring the science of baking soda are designed to spark curiosity and make learning a blast.

We hope that you’ll join Baking Soda Rocket Day on October 9, 2025, when students across the country will launch their own baking soda rockets!

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Teaching Kit
Teaching Kit
Baking Soda Rocket Instructions
Baking Soda Rocket Instructions
Parent Letter (English and Spanish)
Parent Letter (English and Spanish)
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Curricular Standards
Curricular Standards
Get Ready for 10/9!
Get Ready for 10/9!
About Baking Soda Rocket Day
About Baking Soda Rocket Day
Video: How to Build a Baking Soda Bottle Rocket
Video: How to Build a Baking Soda Bottle Rocket
7 DIY Projects Kids Will Love
7 DIY Projects Kids Will Love