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AD Rundle
Egg Drop Challenge
Challenge: Groups of engineers (no more than 2 per group) will work together to construct a
contraption that will protect an uncooked egg when dropped from a given distance.

Guidelines/Rules:
- You may only choose supplies from the list below OR supplies can be brought from home (with
teacher approval)
- Contraption must be built within the class time provided (no more than THREE class blocks
allowed). Project does not leave the classroom.
- Must fit inside the box provided (milkcrate - 5” x 12” x 9”)
o Any attachments/extensions must be within these parameters (ie. A parachute).
- Cannot weigh more than 2-4 pounds.
- Before receiving materials, your group must illustrate a picture of a mutually agreed upon
design.
- Use the Engineering Design Process attachments to identify the problem, plan solutions, make
a model, test the model, and reflect/redesign on your creation.
- Awards will be given for:
o Best looking (One per CORE)
o Ultimate Survivor (One per CORE, drawn randomly if multiple survivors per CORE)
- Your design needs to be innovative and creative. I will not approve any
poorly designed projects!!!!!!!!

Materials + Quantity Limit

Popsicle sticks (50 small, 30 big)
Rubber bands (max 20 per group)
Straws (max 30 per group)
Balloons (max 2 per group)
String (unlimited)
Cotton balls (2 cups max)
Tape (unlimited)
Paper (unlimited)
Ziploc bags (3 max)
Sponges (1 max)
Toothpicks (unlimited)
Solo Cups (2 max)
Glue (unlimited)
 Thinking Process
Illustrate your design in the box. Label the materials.

Explain why you think your design will protect an egg from breaking from a fall:
(3-7 sentences)

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 Test Trials
During the work days, record any trials that you do with your project. Some things to think
about when completing the trials:
- Diagram of your contraption
- Height of drop
- Was your design successful?
- What changes will you make to your design?

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Reflection
Reflect on your project AFTER the drop. Did your egg survive? What will you fix for next time?
(5-10 sentences)

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