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Parachute Away!

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In this lesson plan, students will make use of their knowledge about gravitational force and factors affecting it to design a stuffed mini parachute that will land the slowest from a given height. This will be a fun, collaborative activity that will make students explore gravitational force.

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7th Grade 8th Grade

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