Original PromptCreate a two week STEM activity using the Egg Drop Challenge. Make sure to specifiy that we are not using raw eggs, but plastic easter eggs instead. To succeed in the challenge, the plastic egg will not break when dropped from a distance of 6 feet.
The Egg Drop Challenge is an educational project designed to apply the engineering design process to a practical problem: creating a container that protects a plastic Easter egg from a drop of 6 feet. Over two weeks, students work in teams to collaborate on this project, starting with identifying the problem and constraints, brainstorming and selecting possible solutions, developing a plan, constructing a prototype, and testing it for effectiveness. Key scientific concepts such as gravity, energy, force, and momentum are explored throughout the project, providing a foundation for understanding the principles behind impact absorption and design innovation. Students engage in peer feedback, iterative testing, and reflection on their processes, culminating in a presentation of their journey and results.