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Parachute Dude

Parachute Dude

What You Need:

  • Cardboard ( 4″ x 3″ approx.)
  • 2-4 pieces of kite twine (24″ approx. each)
  • Plastic grocery bag with handles
  • Markers
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Draw and cut out a courageous dude out of cardboard at least 4″ tall (gingerbread man design works great) Don’t forget to include his safety helmet.
  2. Attach a string to each of Parachute Dude’s arms by knotting & do the same at the ends of the strings with each handle of the plastic grocery bag.
  3. If so desired, punch two holes on opposite sides of grocery bag and tie 2 additional strings to Parachute Dude to assist with greater parachute deploy.
  4. Drop Parachute Dude off a stairwell or sturdy tree house landing and don’t forget to yell “Geronimo!”

Like this idea? Read: Fantastic Flying Fun with Science by Ed Sobey for many more inventions for kids!

 

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