An Engineering Discovery: Egg Drop
In this one-time class, your child will use the Engineering Design Process to design and create a device to keep an egg from cracking when dropped.
Maria Ramirez, M.A. Elementary Education
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(281)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is a fun and great way to learn about engineers and the engineering design process. There are a multitude of skills that will be focused on including problem solving, flexible thinking, creativity, discovery, and collaboration. These skills transfer to building success in many other areas including math, science, and writing. Class Overview: -Brainstorm what it means to be an engineer -Learn about the Engineering Design Process -Discuss ideas for keeping your (hard boiled) egg from cracking when dropped -Plan multiple porotypes on paper and choose a design to create -Build a model of choice - Share and test dropping the egg -Discussion During building time I will work one-on-one with each leaner to help them problem solve and brainstorm ideas for their designs.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I recommend that an adult boils a hard boiled egg prior to class so that clean up is easier. Thank you.
Supply List
Plain paper and pencil 1 Hard boiled egg (or 2) Gather a variety of materials to choose from during class. Building Materials - Here are some ideas: recyclables, carboard, paper, rubber bands, paper towel tubes, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, clay, play dough, building blocks, tape, glue... Planning Sheet & Reflection Sheet - print from classroom page before class begins
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
5.0
281reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maria Ramirez is a Massachusetts licensed Elementary Teacher who has been teaching children for over a decade in public, private and charter schools including after school and summer programs. She is passionate in providing STEAM (Science, Technology/Tools, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities to her students in order to foster opportunities to learn in a creative hands on way preparing them for their future. She guides children's natural curiosities to explore, investigate, create, problem solve, collaborate, and take risks in a safe and encouraging environment. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class
