We had a cat themed contraption made from a plastic bag parachute, straws, tape, paper cups, paper plate and string… The next day, the kids use their materials to build their contraption together. (We also provide additional supplies in the classroom to supplement their materials like string, tape, scissors, various recyclables etc.)ĥ. They decide as a group who will bring in which materials and write them down as a reminder when they get home. In groups the students brainstorm ideas for their egg drop contraption and record their final design on the printable planning sheet.Ĥ. They then form groups of 2-3 students (and are also given the option to work independently if they prefer).ģ.

We wanted to see what other ideas they could come up with instead.Ģ. This year we decided to not allow cardboard boxes since they always seem to be the go-to material. There are many variations to the egg drop challenge. Students are first given the description of the challenge- to protect a raw egg from a high fall, and it’s their job to design some kind of container or contraption to protect that egg using materials brought in from home. This physics activity is very common in college and high school classes, but we’ve adapted it for elementary and even preschool ages!Įgg Drop Project 2018 How We Structured the Egg Drop Challenge This Yearġ. Not sure what this popular STEM and STEAM activity is? In the egg drop project, children are challenged to create a contraption using various materials (usually recyclables) to protect a raw egg from a high fall. Check out this year’s egg drop designs created by fourth grade students to get some inspiration for your own egg drop ideas and be sure to print out the free printable planning and recording sheets.ĭon’t forget to check out all the designs from previous years: Our annual egg drop project is one of the most anticipated STEM and science activities of the year at school.

Egg drop challenge worksheet