Science · Grades 5
Egg Drop Design Tower
Run fair drop tests of two egg-protecting designs and judge them against a criterion and a cost constraint.
Start Egg Drop Design TowerWhat children practice
- Cooler Design Trial Bench: Plan fair tests and compare design solutions against criteria and constraints.
How to use this activity
Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.
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