Drag: Parachute from the Stratosphere

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This is an online game recreating the longest ever (at that point in time) freefall jump by Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger. Learners will be briefed on when they should deploy each parachute in order to be successful. If they deploy either at the wrong time, the game explains what went wrong and what the outcome is. This is a good game to explain drag, friction and the different layers of the atmosphere.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Computer with internet connection

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
      • Gravity
      • Momentum and Velocity
      • Acceleration
    • States of Matter
      • Gases

Informal Categories

  • Games
  • Historical Reenactment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • COSI classroom and online activities

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI, 2009