1. Parachute Egg Drop
Will The Egg Survive?

2. Problem:
Design and build a parachute that will carry a raw egg to the ground with out breaking, using the egg box. The parachute must fit in the cargo Plane.

3. Testing the Parachute Ladder 2 Story window 3 story window
The class will choose 2 projects to go in Mr. South’s Cargo plane.

4. Egg Box The egg box will hold the egg The box will be made from paper
The dimensions are 2”x 2”x3”
The box will be traced from a template
The box will be glued together

5. Designing The Parachute
Size
Shape
String length
vent?
Weight of an egg

6. Size of a parachute
The bigger the size the more air the parachute will collect when falling.
Weight
Size

7. Shape of parachute
It is important to pick a shape that will keep stable while filling up with air
Rectangle
Square
Octagon
Triangle
Hexagon
Circle

8. Vent Dose your Parachute Need a vent?
Do you want to put a hole in your parachute?

9. Materials / Tools Scissors Ruler Pen Pencil 1 Trash bag String Tape
Paper Box Pattern