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.

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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.
·
Accuracy. You will launch your parachutes from an
area behind a tape circle. Your
goal is for the parachute to land on the ³X² in the center.
