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Paper Parachutes

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Learners participate in a simulation of a parachute-jump competition by making paper parachutes and then dropping them towards a target on the floor. They measure the distance from the point where the paper parachute lands compared to the designated target. The data is analyzed to determine the frequency of a parachutist hitting the target.

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Grade
4th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning