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Middle School Physics Department: Astronaut Rescue Exploration Activity

December 22, 2021

After studying the physics chapter “Force and Motion,” Grade 8 students from S-level physics classes began their exploration activity with the theme “Astronaut Rescue.” The speed at which an astronaut lands is a risk that is necessary to consider due to the impact of gravitational acceleration during their return trip to Earth. Parachutes are commonly used to slow objects falling from great heights and have been the subject of extensive research and investigation over the years, making them an ideal way to assess our students’ understanding of dynamics laws.

Students designed and built their own parachutes out of simple materials. They investigated the effects of parachute shape, material, and size on slowing the descent of their miniature astronaut through continuous trial and adjustment. From this Monday to Wednesday, students took their revised prototype parachutes at the Zhongxing Building and the School Cafeteria for trial runs and data collection. They then analyzed the data using the dynamics theory they had previously learned in class.

The entire project was led by students, from design to creation to the testing of the parachutes. The project allowed them to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and gain a better understanding of the relationship between force and motion. In doing so, they embodied the scientific spirit of exploration, which will aid in the development of a new generation of self-directed learners.

(Written by Linqiong Qiu Pictures by G8 Teachers and Students Edited byHuang Shiyuan,Brie Polette)