Egg Drop Engineering Challenge
Teams design and build protective devices for eggs using limited materials and engineering principles
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About This Activity
Teams design and build protective devices for eggs using limited materials and engineering principles
Quick Info
moderate
24
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
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