What does the egg drop project teach?
Egg drop projects help students explore basic concepts such as gravity, force and acceleration. The general idea is to have students design a container that will allow an egg to safely fall from varying heights without breaking. Often, one of the goals is to try and use the least amount of material as possible.
What makes an egg drop successful?
Ensure that you have enough padding in the box to cover the egg evenly on all sides. When the box hits the ground, the force will cause the box to crush, which absorbs much of the shock of the fall. The force is also evenly distributed throughout and absorbed by the cushioning material.
What is the best way to do an egg drop project?
Use foam pieces , such as Styrofoam cups or packing peanuts . Fill a box with the foam and place the egg in the center. Once the box is taped securely, the egg will be protected against bumps and falls. Test the contraption a few times before submitting the final project to make sure enough foam was used to protect the egg.
What are good materials for an egg drop project?
Raw egg
What are successful egg drop designs?
Container Designs. Many successful egg drop designs use sturdy containers to protect the contents from the initial shock of the drop.
What is the best Egg Drop design?
Build a shape around the egg with the straws. Hold the straws in place with tape. Add padding between the straws and the egg. Another way to use straws is to design a framework that suspends the egg during the drop. The frame absorbs the shock, preventing the egg from coming in contact with the surface.