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Activity Description: Youth build a simple paper model of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket using rolled tubes, cones, and cut‑out shapes.

Items Needed:

• White poster board
• White copier paper
• Glue and glue stick
• Scissors
• Ruler or tape measure
• Tape
• Compass
• Hole punch
• Pencil
• Craft paint and brush
• (Optional) Printed markings or stickers

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30–40 min):

1. Make the core stage tube. (4–5 min)
   • Roll a large rectangle of poster board into a tall tube. Secure the tube with glue or tape.
2. Add the engine cones. (4–5 min)
   • Punch four holes in a circle cutout.
   • Roll small half‑circles into cones and place one cone in each hole.
   • Glue the circle with cones to the bottom of the core stage tube.
3. Add the top cone. (3–4 min)
   • Roll a semicircle into a cone and attach it to the top of the core stage tube.
4. Build the upper stage tube. (3–4 min)
   • Roll a small rectangle into a short tube and attach it above the top cone.
5. Build the Orion section. (5–6 min)
   • Roll and stack two small cones made from circle pieces.
   • Attach these cones to the top of the upper stage tube.
   • Roll a thin tube and attach it above the cones.
   • Add four tiny cones around the thin tube.
   • Finish with a small top cone.
6. Build the two solid rocket boosters. (5–6 min)
   • Roll two long rectangles into tubes.
   • Roll four half‑circles into cones.
   • Attach one cone to the top and one cone to the bottom of each booster tube.
7. Attach the boosters. (2–3 min)
   • Glue or tape the two boosters to the sides of the core stage tube.
8. (Optional) Add markings and paint. (3–4 min)
   • Paint the rocket or add printed markings such as stripes, flags, or symbols.

Step-by-Step Tutorials:

• Alternate Instructions: NASA – Build Your Own Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1 

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