If you throw an egg up into the air, chances are it will come back down and make a big mess. Parachutes help slow down a falling object to give it a soft landing. They are a great way to give a ...

First, print the parachute template at the bottom of this story or draw a large square on a piece of newspaper. 1. Color your parachute. 2. Cut it out. 3. Tape a piece of string to each inside corner.

Introduction Have you ever wondered what a parachute and an open rain jacket have in common? They both trap air and slow you down when you move fast! In this activity you will design a parachute for a ...

With a little ingenuity, your sheet of newsprint can float safely to the ground. Video by Tony Cenicola/The New York TimesCredit... Supported by By Godwyn Morris and Paula Frisch From Leonardo da ...