Drop a perfect project into your lesson plans. Groups use different building materials to create models of parachutes for food drops. After testing out their prototypes, they make improvements to their designs.

Concepts

engineering design, aeronautics, parachutes, gravity, air resistance, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have a contest with various categories (best design, longest time in air, etc.)
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with gravity, force, air resistance, and acceleration
• Activity requires some materials; see resource for complete list
  

Pros

• Provides a student worksheet for the activity
• Young learners appreciate the hands-on nature of the lesson
  

Cons

• Very similar to a lot of other resources