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Plastic Bag Parachute
The open parachute catches air, and that air pushes back up, so it falls slowly.
Grab this
- A plastic grocery bag
- String
- Scissors
- A small toy
Do it in 3 steps
1
A grown-up cuts a big square from the bag and 4 pieces of string.
2
Tie a string to each corner, then tie all 4 ends to the toy.
3
With a grown-up, drop it from a low step and watch it float down!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Drop a toy with no parachute at the same time. Which lands first?
🧠 Why it works
The open parachute catches air, and that air pushes back up, so it falls slowly.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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