Parachutes are used to slow the motion of an object through the atmosphere. The word “parachute” comes from the French expressions for “protect against” and “fall”. Parachutes protect pilots, soldiers and aviation enthusiasts from falling and getting hurt. In practice, we wanted our parachutes to open quickly and fall slowly. But just for learners, we had some fun with parachutes. It’s easy to make parachute using recyclable materials around house such as polythene bag, thread and a small pebble/stone. Learners were enthusiastic about the activity.