Egg Drop: 2015
Name: ___________________________
Teacher: Mrs. Vetter and Ms. Vellios
Due Date of Vehicle: May 26th, 2015
Date of Egg Drop: May 27th, 2015
Your egg drop project is due in school on Tuesday, May 26th. By now you should have a
vehicle that has been tested for success. You will be required to include a two-part
written portion about the journey you have experienced while building your Egg Drop
Vehicle.
Both written portions of the Egg Drop Summative can be displayed as creatively as you
would like. Some examples/suggestions from previous years include:
-Narrative Piece
-Journal entries
-Photo Album/Scrapbook with detailed descriptions
-iMovie or other movie maker software
-PowerPoint
Written Portion #1: Due Wednesday, May 20th
Task #1: Describe and explain all the materials you have used in creating your vehicle so
far and give details as to why you chose each item. Your reasoning for selecting each
material should have a direct relationship to the topics and vocabulary that have been
discussed in class. Scientific vocabulary must be used throughout the written piece.
Task #2: Explanation of your successes/failures so far. What have you tried that has
worked? What have you tried that hasn’t worked? Your reasoning for your vehicle’s
successes and failures should have a direct relationship to the topics and vocabulary that
have been discussed in class. Scientific vocabulary must be used throughout.
Task #3: What are your plans going forward? If you are making any modifications to your
vehicle, what are they and why? If no modifications are necessary, describe in detail what
your vehicle looks like and why you believe each material you have chosen will add to the
success of your vehicle. Your explanation should have a direct relationship to the topics
and vocabulary that have been discussed in class. Scientific vocabulary must be used
throughout.
Included in this first written portion, insert a photo of what your project looks like
during this stage of the egg drop. Label the materials you used if possible.
Written Portion #2: Due Wednesday, June 3rd
Task #1: Describe of all the materials you used in your final egg drop project. Your
reasoning for selecting each material should have a direct relationship to the topics and
vocabulary that have been discussed in class. Scientific vocabulary must be used
throughout the written portion.
Task #2: After experiencing the egg drop and seeing the results, what would you do
differently in the future? Why? Your explanation should have a direct relationship to the
topics and vocabulary that have been discussed in class. Scientific vocabulary must be
used throughout.
Task #3: After observing all of the successful vehicles, can you determine a common
element or elements among them? Describe why you think they were successful using
scientific vocabulary.
Included in this second written portion, insert a photo of what your final egg drop
vehicle looks like. Label the materials you used if possible.
Egg Drop 2015 Rules and Design Requirements
Due Date for your Egg Vehicle: Tuesday, May 26th
Date of Egg Drop: Wednesday, May 27th
1. The egg vehicle must be carried easily by its creator. It should be no larger than 12 inches in any
direction. It should be no heavier than 2 pounds.
2. The contraption must work with minimal human intervention. That means you cannot fix anything
after the first drop. Also, if part of your project breaks off, you will not be permitted to put it back
together.
3. The egg vehicle will be dropped from varying heights, and the height of the drop may be changed
without notification due to weather conditions.
4. No glass or like materials that could be dangerous to clean up.
5. No store bought parachutes or any type of balloons.
6. Handmade parachutes, if used, must be no bigger than 6 inches by 6 inches.
7. No toxic chemicals.
8. Students are not permitted to use any type of liquid or food product.
9. The use of scotch or masking tape is allowed, however it may not touch any part of the egg.
10. The following objects are not allowed to be included in the entries: packing peanuts, foam, sponges,
soaked diapers, bubble wrap, pillows, Styrofoam or Styrofoam balls (including pool noodles), and
any other items ordinarily used as/in packing materials.
11. Students will only be allowed one egg for the drop. The egg must be a large, grade A, uncooked
egg. If the egg is hard-boiled, it will be disqualified and the student will receive a 0 for the project.
If the egg breaks at any time during a drop, the vehicle cannot be dropped again with another egg.
If any materials are used that are not acceptable materials, the project will automatically receive a 0
for failing to follow directions.
12. Please provide your own egg inside the container. *If you cannot provide an egg, please notify the
teacher at least 2 days before the due date, and one will be provided for you.
13. Anyone who touches anyone else’s project will automatically be disqualified from the project.
Eggs that are intact at the end of the day will be dropped from the cage (cherry picker) of a fire truck.
===================DETACH AND RETURN THIS SLIP TO YOUR SCIENCE TEACHER================
I have read the project requirements, directions, and rules, and I
understand what is expected. I am aware of the due dates for all pieces of
this project.
STUDENT SIGNATURE:_________________________________DATE_____________________
PARENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________