THE GREAT EGG DROP
Due - April 24, 2014
Parent Signature _____________________
Objective
To build a container of restricted
size and limited weight which will keep an egg from breaking after a fall from
a height of 3 meters or greater to the ground.
All containers will be weighed in grams before the eggs are
inserted. The container will be released
by an adult from the large gym ladder.
We will start at three meters and continue in two meter increments until
the height of the gym ceiling is reached.
For each height the lightest egg
container that keeps it’s passenger safe will be recognized.
Design of Container
1. Container dimensions must not
exceed 21cm x 21cm x 21cm
2.
Styrofoam, bubble wrap, foam, cotton balls, fiberglass insulation, synthetic
pillow stuffing, cardboard, parachutes and balloons may not be used.
3.
Containers must be able to withstand multiple dropping. No alterations to the container may be
made after the first drop.
4. Containers must be constructed
with a hatch or a door so that the egg
can be inserted or withdrawn in less than 30 seconds.
5. A cracked egg is defined as one,
which is visibly leaking its contents. Hairline fractures are not considered cracks.
6. The students will be required to
remove the egg from the container each height
to show the judges it did not crack.
Project Paper
Write a one-page paper
describing the process of creating your container. Please make sure the
following questions are answered within your paper.
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What materials did
you use?
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Did you make the
container alone, or who helped you?
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About how long did
it take you to create the container?
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If you could change
one thing; what would you change?
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What was your
favorite part of this project?
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