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EngineeringForces & Motion

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Engage students in physics as they explore gravitational force and air resistance while designing a delivery system to land a package safely in a target zone.

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Engage students in physics as they explore gravitational force and air resistance while designing a delivery system to land a package safely in a target zone. In this interactive challenge, learners experiment with surface area, mass, and design to protect a present figurine from a high drop. By testing and refining their creations, students see firsthand how larger surface areas increase air resistance and slow descent, while mass and design choices impact landing success. The hands-on testing and real-world context make abstract science concepts like gravity and air resistance meaningful, exciting, and memorable for every learner!

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Introduce the challenge

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Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Forces & Motion
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

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  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
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