Egg Drop Engineering Challenge

Teams design and build protective devices for eggs using limited materials and engineering principles

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Teams design and build protective devices for eggs using limited materials and engineering principles

Quick Info

moderate

Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 8m x 12m

Equipment Required

Raw eggs

1 per team plus extras

Masking tape

3 feet per team

Drinking straws

15 per team

Pencils

2 per team

Paper clips

10 per team

Plastic Cups

4 per team

Scissors

1 pair per team

Raw Egg

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Straws

As needed

Clips

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Features

Creative

Interactive

Engaging

Space

Indoor

Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Skills

Creating Space

Team Play

Decision Making

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Communication

Cooperation

Weather

All Weather