K8 Science Club! Come Join Us For the Eggdrop Challenge
October 17, 2008
Description of the Challenge
The objective is to construct a package to protect an egg (from breaking) which will be dropped free fall from a height selected by the tournament director.
Competition Rules
- The package size can be no more than 12 cm. X 12 cm.
- Glass and metal may not be used
- There is no weight limit
- Each container should be labeled with the student’s name
- Students must supply their own raw egg
- Students may work alone or with ONE partner
- Packages will be dropped, free fall from several heights, starting at 5 feet.
Scoring
Those eggs that survive the drop without breakage or showing any detectable fractures or chips will be winners! Results for all contestants will be posted in the parent wiki.
Dates, Times, and Locations
- November 5, 2008: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Shadowridge Park, Lupine Hills Drive and Optimist Way, Vista, CA 92083 - November 5, 2008: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Laguna Hills Community Center Park, 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - November 7, 2008: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Murrieta Meeting & Resource Center
- November 7, 2008: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Eisenhower Park 2864 North Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92865 - November 11, 2008: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe St Indio, 92201
Number of Participants: unlimited
Approximate time: 15 minutes
To RSVP and/or write for more information, please contact Pam Goalwin pgoalwin@juliancharterschool.org.
