How does a parachute work? Objective Students will create their own parachutes and observe how the forces of gravity and air resistance (drag) affect them as they fall. Drawing on these observations, students will determine which designs and materials work best for parachutes. Background Byron creates little parachutes out of toilet paper to use in his make-believe movie. In this lesson, students will imagine how they might improve on Byron’s design if they had the chance. After watching a short video and discussing what a parachute is and how it works, students will create their own parachute Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question How does a parachute work? Objective Students will create their own parachutes and observe how the forces of gravity and air resistance (drag) affect them as they fall. Drawing on these observations, students will determine which designs and materials work best for para.