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Egg Drop Challenge

Prep Time:

30-45 minutes

Cook Time:

  • Always supervise children, especially when using higher drop points.

  • Ensure the drop area is clear of all unnecessary personnel and fragile items.

  • Handle eggs gently to avoid premature breaking.

Serves:

8-14 years

Level:

Servings

About the Recipe

  • Understand basic physics concepts like gravity, impact forces, and energy absorption.

  • Encourage creative problem solving and engineering thinking.

  • Develop hypothesis testing and iterative design skills.

Ingredients

  • Raw eggs

  • Various materials for protection (bubble wrap, straws, cardboard, tape, cotton balls, plastic bags)

  • Measuring tape or ruler

  • High drop point (e.g., ladder, balcony, or staircase)

Preparation

  1. Gather Materials: Collect all protective materials and eggs.

  2. Design Phase: Encourage kids to brainstorm and sketch their protective device ideas.

  3. Construction: Build the protective device around the egg using chosen materials. Secure all parts tightly with tape.

  4. Drop Test: From a safe height, drop the egg device. Ensure all spectators are at a safe distance.

  5. Observation: Carefully disassemble the device to see if the egg survived. Discuss what worked and what could be improved.

  6. Repeat: Allow time for redesign and retesting if the egg breaks. Encourage trying different designs.


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