Lesson 8 — Egg-Drop Design Challenge (Assessment) 1 / 5

The big challenge is here! 🥚 Can you design a container that protects an egg when it is dropped?

You will use everything you know about materials and their properties.

Step 1: Understand the problem. Gravity pulls the egg down, and the landing creates a big force.

gravity

Your design must slow the egg and cushion the landing.

Step 2: Choose your materials by their properties. Match each material to its job.

Think: soft = cushions the landing; strong = holds the box together; light = easy to build.

Here's what markers are looking for. Aim for all of these! ✅

  • Each material linked to a property (why you chose it)
  • A clear, labelled design
  • A safety note
  • A reflection — what worked and how to improve it

Time to design and test! 🛠️

  1. Part A: Choose materials and give your property reasons.
  2. Part B: Draw and label your design.
  3. Part C: Note one safety risk.
  4. Build, then test the drop.
  5. Part D: Reflect — what worked, and how would you improve it?

Be creative and give real reasons. Good luck! 🍀