How to Do an Egg Drop

This is a fantastic project that results in a competition to see who can make the best contraption.

Things You'll Need

• Raw eggs (one per person or group)
• Newspaper
• Egg Cartons
• Plastic Bags
• Other reused materials
• Two or more participants
• Tape
• String
• Cardboard

Instructions

How to Do an Egg Drop

1. Split up all the materials amongst the groups of participants. Also give each group a raw egg.

2. At this point, each group must create a container to hold the egg. The egg must be able to survive a long drop.

3. To achieve this, the groups must insulate and pad the egg inside a case, which can be made out of cardboard, paper bags, duct tape or whatever the group chooses. One of the objects of the activity is to challenge the participants to create a container that will withstand a long fall and keep the egg intact.

4. Once each group has finished making their contraptions, pick a tall spot to drop them from, such as a roof or the top of a ladder.

5. Once the contraptions have been dropped, allow each group to open them and see if the eggs are still intact. Every group that achieves this can be rewarded with a prize.

Tips & Warnings

• Always take precautions when you're high off the ground to prevent falling.