Egg Drop

Egg Drop

Investigate forces experienced by a falling egg through the Engineering Design Process

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STEM EDA_Egg Drop
Course
Course
STEM EDA
Subjects
Subjects
Engineering
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
6
7
8
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
15
Overview
In these modules, students investigate the forces experienced by an egg as it falls from a specified height. Students research these forces and use their understanding to design a vessel that prevents an egg from cracking upon landing. Each module is structured around the Engineering Design Process.
Standards
MS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design
MS-ETS1-2 Engineering Design
MS-ETS1-3 Engineering Design
MS-ETS1-4 Engineering Design
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Lessons
Accordion Items
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Explore Egg Drop
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Discover Egg Drop
Content

Students design a vessel with a parachute to model protective gear for a skydiver.

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Apply Egg Drop
Content

Students design a vessel that represents supplies being dropped from an aircraft to refugees.

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