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Science Day / Egg Drop Challenge

Egg Drop Challenge

Older children design a protective package so a raw egg survives a drop from height, testing their engineering ideas.

How to run it

  1. Give each team the same limited materials.
  2. Allow time to plan and build their package.
  3. An educator drops each package from a safe height, such as a play platform.
  4. Check eggs together and talk about which designs worked.

You will need

  • raw eggs
  • straws
  • tape
  • paper
  • cotton wool
  • plastic bags
Make it easier or harderUse plastic eggs for younger children, or add a budget for materials for older children.
SafetyCheck for egg allergies, wash hands after, and only educators drop from height.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children plan, test and improve designs while working as a team.

Fits these theme days

Science DayInventors DayScience WeekChallenge DayTeamwork DayEaster

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