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Step Seven - Fastest / Slowest Parachute
Step Seven - Fastest / Slowest Parachute
- Share the fastest and slowest parachutes with the whole group
- Display the fastest and slowest parachutes for the whole group to view.
- Each team describe the design elements that were used in the construction of the chute.
Step Eight - What questions do you have?
Step Eight - What questions do you have?
- Brainstorm with your group questions that if answered would help you design a better parachute.
- Your Data Recorder should record your team's questions on a chart paper or shared document.
- Put a star by the 4 best questions - questions that you can research to find an answer (Googleable questions) and that will best help you build a better parachute.
Step Nine - Explore Resources
Step Nine - Explore Resources
- Assign each teammate one question.
- Explore these resources about parachutes to search for answers to your questions. You can now use Google if you need more help.
- Write your answers on your chart paper or shared document.
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Step Ten - Discuss Modifications
Step Ten - Discuss Modifications
- Discuss in your group -- What are potential improvements to our parachute? For what reasons would these improvements help your parachute?
- Post your ideas on the collaborative spreadsheet shared with you by your facilitator. Use these words:gravity, air resistance, acceleration, drag, terminal velocity in your justifications for the possible modifications.
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