Lesson Plan
Young Inventors: The Great Egg Drop
Encourage creativity and problem-solving
In this lesson, students will design a contraption to protect an egg from breaking when dropped. This activity encourages creativity and problem-solving skills, as students must think critically about materials and design to achieve their goal. It helps develop teamwork, engineering thinking, and resilience as they test and refine their designs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Design Phase
10 mins
Step 3
Construction Phase
15 mins
Step 4
Testing Phase
10 mins
Step 5
Reflection and Discussion
5 mins
Discussion
