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Activity Finder: Egg Drop
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Plan
What materials will you need? Where will you get these materials?
Who will bring the eggs?
How will you drop your eggs? How will you tumble them?
How will you stop the eggs from making a mess if they break?
Do
Using different materials, create a case to protect an egg in a fall.
Try using different materials to compare how successful they are.
After you create a case for your egg, try dropping it from different heights to see what kind of fall your egg can survive!
Review
How well did your case protect your egg?
How was your case like a helmet for your head?
If you were to make another case for an egg, what would you do differently next time?
Keep it Simple
Not sure how to design your egg case? Why not brainstorm some ideas with a group before you start building?
Take it Further
Consider going beyond a simple egg—why not try the same activity with something bigger, like a watermelon?
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Level
Beavers , Cubs , Scouts
Program Area
Active & Healthy Living
Season
Spring , Summer , Fall , Winter
Safety
How can you stay safe when eggs and their cases are thrown or dropped?
Raw eggs can make you sick. Wash your hands after this activity.
Are you using any supplies that could be dangerous? What can you do to make sure that you’re using your supplies safely?