Parachute Science Worksheet

Description

Let your students soar into the world of physics with this exciting worksheet on parachutes and air resistance! Designed for grades 4–8, this resource explores how gravity and air resistance interact to slow falling objects, using parachutes as the perfect real-world example.

Perfect for STEM projects and physics units, students will love exploring motion and forces with interactive challenges.

What’s Included?

• Comprehension passages – Break down the science behind air resistance
• Fill-in-the-blanks – Reinforce terms like “drag,” “gravity,” and “terminal velocity”
• Comprehension questions – Encourage deeper understanding
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – Quick, effective assessments
• True & False exercises – Clarify common misconceptions
• Problem-solving challenge questions – Design the perfect parachute
• Class activities – Hands-on parachute building and testing experiments

Versatile & Easy to Use:
Ideal for force and motion units, engineering challenges, and science fairs.