For the class to share:

• large container or small kid-size pool (big enough for students to catch students’ pieces fruit)
• flour (enough to fill container)
• scale or balance (that measures in both ounces and grams)
• video recording device
• stacking weights
• book: How Parachutes Work, available online
• play parachute, available online
• sticky notes
• craft materials such as:
• magazine clippings, graphic organizer, googly eyes, permanent markers, paint, glue, yarn, etc.
• parachute design materials
• tissue paper, napkins, construction paper, tape, newspaper, paper towels, plastic bags, string, glue, etc.

Each group needs:

• piece of fruit
• ruler
• stopwatch
• small index card

Each student needs:

• science notebook
• pencil
• Parachute Rubric