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3/31/2021 0 Comments Parachute activityvishista chittalooru and swara repala
In this session we will be learning about the science behind parachutes! This includes learning about Newtons Laws of Motion, force, gravity, and more. We will also be touching on topics such as air resistance to go deeper into the concepts behind parachutes. To demonstrate the concepts we learn through this session, we will be creating a mini parachute. This craft is very customizable, and can be easily changed/added too to make it fly even better. Your children can add pipe cleaner to fortify the parachute, make a stick figure to represent a person attached to the parachute, add decorations/designs, and much more! In addition we will be playing a Kahoot at the end of our session to reinforce the knowledge the children have gained.
materials needed:
- Ziplock bag
- Yarn/thick string - Glue/tape - Scissors - Button or coin (something small with weight) Optional: Coloring/decorative materials and pipe cleaners (recommended) how to
Step 1: Cut your ziplock into a rectangle shape about 4"x5" in size.
Step 2: Cut your yarn/string about 6-8" in length (adjust as necessary). Step 3: Cut this long piece of yarn/string in half and tape or glue it to each end of your ziplock plastic rectangle. Step 4: Cut a pipe cleaner the length of the ziplock plastic rectangle, and attach it to the middle of the ziplock plastic rectangle to reinforce it. This can also be done with paper, a straw, or many other things: be innovative! Step 5: Take your small object (button, coin, etc) and attach both ends of the string to it. Optional: Create a pipe cleaner person to represent a parachuter! Step 6: Release your parachute from a height of 3 feet or higher, and watch it float! the lesson
In this lesson we will be learning about physics, delving into Newtons Law's of Motion, gravity, and force. We will be going into depth about each individual law, providing real world examples of the phenomena. Additionally, we will be touching on advanced concepts such as air resistance to dive deep into the science behind parachutes and provide a more comprehensive overview of the mechanics of parachuting! The craft we will be creating, which is a mini parachute, is a great way to physically demonstrate the concepts we discuss in class, and works to get kids thinking critically about how they can create models displaying concepts they've learned. You can find our more detailed science lesson and craft explanations in the presentation below!
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