Use plastic film canisters partially filled with sand as weights for the parachute. The air is trapped in the parachute which slows its descent. Student is able to communicate that air trapped under a parachute creates resistance in the parachute holding it open and slowing its descent. Student is able to communicate that the air trapped under the parachute holds it open and slows its descent. Student is able to communicate that the air under the parachute holds it open and slows it down.
Student can only communicate that the air under the parachute hold it open.
Graph your results. Rewrite the poem with this new version. Research various uses of parachutes such as in times of natural disasters, famine, animal drops, search and rescue operations, military operations,etc. Have your small group report on the practical applications of parachutes using visuals in your report. The illustrations are cartoon drawings that enhance an understanding of each concept.