Date & Time: March 27, 2024 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Location: Blodgett Hall 008B

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DROP AN EGG?

Gravity is a force of attraction — it pulls on a mass, which is how much “stuff”
something is made of.

Earth’s gravity pulls on you and keeps you on the ground; it also holds the
atmosphere and the moon in place.

When you drop your landing craft, gravity pulls it to the ground.

The external protection on the outside of the container protects the egg by
absorbing the impact felt when the landing craft hits the ground.

DESIGN AND BUILD A PACKAGE THAT PROTECTS
A RAW EGG FROM BEING DROPPED

DIRECTIONS

Design a landing craft that protects your
egg passenger when it’s dropped from up
high.

Write out your plan and explain why you
think it would work and why you think it
wouldn’t work

design your landing craft

test it to see if it works

There’s no “right” set of materials, so be
creative to see what works best!

DRAW YOUR DESIGN IDEAS ON PAPER

What does your lander look like?

What materials will you use?

Why does it look like this?

Why did you choose those materials?

Why do you think this will work?

Why do you think it might not work?

Build your landing device and put your egg inside.

Test it out by dropping your device from up high.

If the egg doesn’t crack, your design is a success!

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