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This Parachute Design activity also includes:
- Landing Target
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- Vocabulary
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Deploy an activity that requires deploying a parachute. An engaging lesson challenges learners to design and construct parachutes. They test out their creations and consider what changes should be made to improve the parachute's performance.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have a contest to see which classmate's parachute lands closest to the target
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires a variety of materials; see the resource for the complete list
- Basic familiarity with air resistance is beneficial
Pros
- Includes some recommended reading suggestions
- Provides background information for teachers
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- None