Easy egg drop experiment
Tips for Parents
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child what materials they think will keep the egg safe during the drop, based on what they saw in the video. - Help your child gather materials around the house to build their own egg drop contraption, similar to the one in the video. - Assist your child in conducting their own egg drop experiment and record the results. - Encourage your child to think of other objects or materials they could use to protect the egg during the drop and try again.
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Pretend play with your child
Game: Egg Drop Challenge Instructions: You and your child will gather materials such as straws, cotton balls, and paper to create a contraption that will protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from different heights. After designing your contraption, take turns dropping the eggs and see whose design works the best. Have fun and experiment with different materials to see what works best!