Summary
Mark breaks down the science of the classic egg-drop project and shares designs that protect an egg from a fall. A hands-on lesson in cushioning impact energy.
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Ages 7+
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
A falling egg carries motion energy that must go somewhere on impact. Good designs slow the fall and spread the impact so the egg doesn't crack.
- What two jobs does a good egg-drop design need to do?
- How does slowing the fall or cushioning the landing protect the egg?
- How would you improve a design after it fails a test?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: impact, energy, cushion, design.
Try it: Design an egg-protector from paper and tape (on paper, or for real). Explain how it slows the fall and softens the landing.