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Egg Drop Challenge ActivityEgg Drop Challenge Activity
Publisher
Museum of Science
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K - 6th
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Science
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Duration
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Egg Drop Challenge

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Egg drops aren't just for soup. Scholars design a landing craft with internal padding and external protection to safeguard an egg as it is dropped from a given height. They build their craft and then test out its effectiveness.

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Concepts

engineering design, gravity

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have a contest to see which learner's lander can protect the egg from the greatest height

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires a variety of materials; see the resource for suggestions
  • Pupils should be familiar with the engineering design process

Pros

  • Provides some options for extension activities
  • Includes several tips for instructors

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  • None

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