Protect Your 'Eggstronaut': Build an Egg-Drop Lander
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Energy, force, physics, engineering design
![]() IntroductionThe egg-drop project is a classic and time-honored tradition in many science classes. The goal is usually to build a device that can protect an egg when dropped from a high location. This activity puts a twist on the classic project, motivated by real-world advances in space exploration. Can you build a reusable egg-drop lander that can survive repeated falls from the same height? Try this activity and find out CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Energy, force, physics, engineering design
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