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Which Parachute
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In this activity, learners will engineer three different parachutes to test how well each one works.
Soaring Satellites
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Using a vertical wind tube and using simple materials, individuals and groups attempt to design a "satellite" that floats for at least 5 seconds.
Fly a Leaf
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In this outdoor, windy day activity, learners "fly" and race leaves along a line to discover which types of leaves catch the most wind. Which leaves are the best fliers? Why?
How it is Currently Done
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In this quick activity, learners observe how wind creates ocean currents.
Sensory Hi-Lo Hunt
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In this outdoor activity, learners use only their senses to to find the extremes of several environmental variables or physical factors: wind, temperature, light, slope and moisture.
Weather Vane
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In this meteorology activity, learners build weather vanes using straws, paperclips, and cardstock.