Engineering Egg Drop Challenge
Engineer a package or container to prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped
Ms Simply Sarah M.Ed., Gifted Teacher Certified
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(265)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will be challenged to design and create a package or container to prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped. The class will begin with a student connection question and the challenge presented. Next, the teacher will introduce the Engineering Design process that engineers use to solve problems. Students will brainstorm multiple ideas from the materials they have gathered. Next, students will choose their best idea, plan their design, and construct it. Students will put their design to the test by dropping the package with a raw egg. Finally, students will reflect on the challenge and their design created.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
~ Problem Solving
~ Apply the Engineering Design Process
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Safety First! Guidelines for All Classes
(For Parents and Students)
- Work under the supervision of an adult at home
- All materials are to be used carefully and with caution
- Clean up and properly dispose of materials after class
- Wash your hands =)
All activities in Ms. Sarah’s classes are to be done under the supervision of an adult, who is responsible for the safety of the student. Ms. Sarah is not responsible for any injuries or accidents resulted in class.
The class is designed for students to drop their egg while standing. Students will drop a raw egg inside a plastic bag. To help prevent a mess the egg will be put in a gallon zip lock plastic bag and taped at the top. Students need an area where they can perform the egg drop. In case the plastic bag breaks, the drop should be performed over a floor where a mess could easily be cleaned up after class. For example, the teacher will be dropping her egg on a floor with newspaper covering it.
Supply List
~ Clear Ziplock Plastic Bags ~ Raw Eggs 2-3(Uncooked) ~ Tape ~ Blank Paper and Writing Utensil ~ Sharpie ~ Material Ideas: Box, Cotton balls, Paper, Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Bubble Wrap, Food items (flour, cereal, etc), Tissue Paper, Tape, *Any materials you would like to test
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
4.8
265reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I teach to inspire students, of all ages, to learn how to think. Students become inspired to learn when they can ask questions, take risks, make mistakes, and reflect. Classes include 1 to 1 tutoring, experiments, investigations, design challenges, and creative art activities.
Ms Simply Sarah holds a Masters Degree in Education with a Bachelor Degree in Communication.
Her current certifications include a Gifted and Talented Endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL), and Elementary Education.
Spending time homeschooling, playing, and imagining with her two girls brings her the greatest joy! She enjoys the outdoors and can often be found walking Toby, the dog!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 233 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
