Description
Create your own mini parachute with simple materials to explore the principles of flight and aerodynamics while having fun.
Ingredients
- Plastic bag (sandwich or grocery bag)
- String or yarn (3-4 feet)
- Small object for weight (toy figure or small ball)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Markers or crayons (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Cut the plastic bag into a square or circle (12-18 inches across) for the canopy.
- Cut four equal lengths of string (12 inches each) and tape one end of each string to the corners of the parachute.
- Tie the loose ends of the strings together and attach the weight to the knot.
- At a high place, hold the parachute by its weight and drop it gently to test its flight.
Notes
Customize your parachute with colors and patterns. Experiment with different weights and string lengths for varied flight perspectives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parachute
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg