STEAMwork | design + build
egg drop
let's get started!
We’re putting a twist on a classic with this STEAMwork design + build challenge. Using found materials from around the house, create and test your own cushioning system to protect your fragile “egg.”
materials
egg or other fragile item
cardboard, plastic bags, and other found items
glue + tape
scissors (be careful!)
additional resources
Curious about the science behind different designs? Watch former NASA engineer Mark Rober demonstrate 5 different designs.
Learn more about potential and kinetic energy with Peekaboo Kidz’s Dr. Binocs.
more STEAM learning
podcast
STEAM Daydream with National Children's Museum, a podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions.