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4. Students will create a Prezi that details their experience and the information they learned through the process of constructing and dropping their parachutes. (Frank)
 * Guided Questions:1.) How are parachutes similar and different to other flying organisms?

 2.) How are parachutes similar and different to other man-made organisms? 3.) How can the distance equals rate times time formula show the performance of a parachute? 4.) What factors played into the effectiveness of the flight time of your parachutes?
 * Students will be given directions for constructing their parachutes while keeping the questions above in mind. (Information was previously learned through the guided activities above)
 * Students will construct parachutes out of a spandex, cotton, or nylon. They will have the choice of making it any size and shape without exceeding 625 sq. inches. Research can be done to figure design, but students are encouraged to develop their own style.
 * Students will learn the concept of d=rt and apply to their drops.
 * Students will drop parachutes from bleachers. There will be groups of three where one student will drop, another will operate stopwatch, and one will record the time. Students will drop 10 times and rotate roles.
 * Students will calculate their rates for all 10 drops.
 * Students will create a Prezi making sure to answer the guided questions above and explain their thought process in deciding the construction material and design of their parachutes. The Prezi will be unique to each individual group and must include an image of their parachutes.

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