First, print the parachute template at the bottom of this story or draw a large square on a piece of newspaper. 1. Color your parachute. 2. Cut it out. 3. Tape a piece of string to each inside corner.

If you throw an egg up into the air, chances are it will come back down and make a big mess. Parachutes help slow down a falling object to give it a soft landing. They are a great way to give a ...

With a little ingenuity, your sheet of newsprint can float safely to the ground. Video by Tony Cenicola/The New York TimesCredit... Supported by By Godwyn Morris and Paula Frisch From Leonardo da ...