How to make a floating paper parachute

Iowa Children's Museum

Feb. 28, 2022 6:00 am

(Iowa Children’s Museum)

How slow can it go?

A parachute is a strong and lightweight device that uses drag to slow a falling object down.

Follow these instructions to create your very own paper parachute!

What you need:

Newspaper or paper
Scissors
Tape
String
Markers, crayons or coloring pencils
Paper clip (optional)

What you do:

First, print the parachute template at the bottom of this story or draw a large square on a piece of newspaper.

1. Color your parachute.

2. Cut it out.

3. Tape a piece of string to each inside corner.

4. Tie strings together and make a loop.

5. Attach an object (like a paper clip), toy or something else to the loop.

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6. Drop your parachute!

More you can try

Use different shapes: Try making a triangular or circular parachute
Mix it up: Make a bigger parachute or make a parachute out of a different material
Test it out: How can you make a parachute that falls slower? Faster?

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Parachute Day Printable by Gazetteonline on Scribd

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