Hands-on Activity
What a Drag!
Summary
In this activity, students will test the effectiveness of different parachute designs.
Overview
Topic: Air resistance
Real World Science Topics:
- An exploration of forces and motion
- An exploration of friction (air resistance)
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of how air resistance affects the motion of an object.
Activity Difficulty Rating: 2
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5-MINUTE REFRESHER
TAKE FIVE
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