Open Studio: DIY Parachutes

Description

Build, Test, Assess: Parachute Tube Challenge!

Welcome to Open Studio, the area of Spark where various hands-on exhibits allow guests to explore through inquiry-based learning. The parachute tubes traditionally have pre-made parachutes that guests are able to put in and try. This activity you will get the chance to facilitate an activation where you'll help guests make parachutes out of various materials and test them! Explore creativity and ingenuity in this engineering challenge! 

Volunteering here you will guide guests through parachute creation and provide the following services:

  • Help guests build and test their own parachutes! Help guests with the idea to keep trying even if it doesn't work the first time!
  • Help facilitate learning by asking open ended questions to provide ways to help change and improve the design.
  • Explain the science behind how parachutes work connecting to air resistance and drag. 

Please come and join us for this opportunity where you can improve your science communication and education skills while helping guests to participate in the iterative design process.

Training will be provided. You will run the activation independently once you feel comfortable.

Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam, Maddie Bemrose

Exhibit Location: Upper level, Open Studio, across from Steven's lab.


Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 99.

Location

Get Connected Icon 220 St. George's Drive NE
Calgary, AB  T2E 5T2

Shifts

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