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  1. Set up and carry out a guided parachute investigation exploring shape, size and string length (Yr5&6)
  2. Calculate the area of the parachute and its scaled up speed (Yr5&6)
  3. Recommend parachute material, size and string length in the form of a diagram & record sheet (Yr5&6)


Investigation
Parachute Ride: air resistance. Decide which parachute is best - your team needs to work out the best material, size of parachute and length of strings for the ride. (Exploring, Problem solving, Pattern seeking, Fair testing)
Years 5&6 - Set up and carry out a guided parachute investigation exploring shape, size and string length
Years 5&6 - Calculate the area of the parachute and its scaled up speed
Years 5&6 - Recommend parachute material, size and string length in the form of a diagram & record sheet


Vocabulary
Variables, fall, Earth, gravity, air resistance, friction, moving surfaces, speed, accuracy, causal relationship

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