The Estes Stomp Alpha is a black powder free, air powered rocket kit that makes learning about flight fun, safe, and accessible for every classroom. Each kit includes supplies for 12 student built paper rockets, giving every learner a chance to explore aerospace engineering through hands on experimentation and creative design.
Engage Students Through Hands On Science
With the Stomp Alpha, students design and build lightweight paper rockets, then use simple air launchers to test their creations. Each stomp powered flight helps learners explore key physics concepts like launch angle, trajectory, drag, and force, bringing textbook science to life in a memorable and interactive way.
Aligned with NGSS and Built for Classroom Success
Pair your kit with the free Mini Missions: Estes Stomp Rockets and Mini Missions: Stomp Rocket Launcher lesson plans, which include three scaffolded, NGSS aligned activities: “This Rocket Is Us,” “Angle Attack,” and “Drag Effects.” Each activity builds on the last, guiding students through design, data collection, and experimentation while encouraging teamwork and scientific thinking.
Designed for Grades 3-12
The Stomp Alpha kit scales easily across a wide range of ages and learning goals. Younger students can focus on simple cause and effect concepts, while older learners dive deeper into variables, predictions, and engineering design. It’s ideal for classrooms, STEM programs, camps, and informal learning spaces of all sizes.
Launch Learning Anywhere
Because it’s air powered and lightweight, the Stomp Alpha is safe to use both indoors and outdoors. Teachers can set up quick, controlled launches in gyms, fields, or hallways without special permissions or black powder. Build community, spark curiosity, and help students experience the thrill of flight with the Estes Stomp Alpha.
