At Home: Slow It Down
Design an aircraft that falls as slowly as possible before landing on a target. Use these instructions and video by Collins Aerospace engineer and retired NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Aerospace
Topic(s):Forces, Space/Transportation
Grade:3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Time:60 minutes or less
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