Perfect Parachute
by Kelly Coakley-Magid
In this lesson, students will observe the different ways a sheet of paper can fall. They will face two challenges with paper, the final challenge being to create and test a parachute for a small figure in class.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bqmc4DmY0imitIfDdPU4ECmvVtfR6iKD/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process
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