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: Describeand explainall 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 secondwritten 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 inchesin 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 a0 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:______