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Parachute Parade
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Parachutes catch air and create a drag which help give skydivers safe landings. In this activity, patrons design a parachute to give a toy figure a safe landing
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| Add a Tech Twist | Optional: Use a stopwatch to time how fast the parachutes take to drop to the ground |
| Hints for uses in your library | Be sure to give your patrons time to redesign or improve their parachute after testing it |
| Related Links |
Sci Girls Scientific Inquiry Process
How to Engage Girls in STEM How Parachutes Work: The Science of Air Resistance |
| Originating Source | PBS Learning Media |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Parachutes by Marcia K. Vaughan
How do Parachutes Work? By Jennifer Boothroyd |