Design a Parachute

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Center for Engineering Ed Outreach, Tufts University

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

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.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

Tufts University