Egg Drop Challenge

Egg Drop Challenge

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The Lab · Activity

Core area:The LabTrack:ScienceTime:60 minCost:about $10Season:Year-roundPoints:25

What you need

  • 1 raw egg per team
  • 20 straws, 1 roll of tape, and 4 sheets of paper per team
  • Optional: plastic bag, string, cotton balls
  • A safe drop spot, like a 2nd floor, bleachers, or a ladder

The Lesson

A good case spreads out the force and slows the stop. That is how a helmet or a knee pad works. It is also why you bend your knees when you land a jump.

Reflect

What did your team do when the first idea did not work?

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