Design a Parachute

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution:

Center for Engineering Ed Outreach, Tufts University

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Level:

Middle School

Grades:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Abstract:

After a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works, students will create a parachute using different materials that they think will work best. The students will test their designs, which will be followed by a class discussion (and possible journal writing) to highlight which paper material worked best.

Language:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Noncommercial Educational Use Permitted

Copyright Holder:

Tufts University