Gummi Bear Extreme Sports!

Extreme sports are a trend sweeping Gummi bear communities all around the world. The bungee jumping, bouldering, hang gliding – all of these are popular. But the most popular is parachuting. Teams of Gummis get together and jump from incredible heights taking their sugar-based lives in their hands!

Your Mission: Design a parachute for a team of 5 Gummi bears. It must include an area for the Gummi bears to ride in that is supported by the chute and open to the air.

Materials:

∑ 1 plastic bag

∑ 10 straws

∑ 1 roll of scotch tape

∑ string

∑ scissors

The Challenge:

∑ Safety. Your goal is to ensure that the Gummis reach the ground safely, staying inside the riding area, upon landing.

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Accuracy. You will launch your parachutes from an area behind a tape circle. Your goal is for the parachute to land on the ≥X≤ in the center.