Challenge Activity: The Great Egg Drop
A classic STEM challenge where students design, build and test a protective device for an egg drop investigation.

What is included
- Printable activity guide with step by step instructions and explanations.
- Teacher's Notes with full descriptions of the activity and the science behind it, including guided discussion questions.
- Printable Investigation Record for students to support scientific thinking and vocabulary.
Learning goals
- Use challenge activity: the great egg drop as a hands-on science challenge that encourages testing, teamwork and problem solving.
- Discuss cause and effect while comparing different solutions or designs.
Suggested use
This printable STEM challenge helps students plan, build, test and refine a protective egg-drop design using simple materials. The resource includes student-friendly pages, teacher notes and an Investigation Record to support predictions, observations, vocabulary and scientific thinking. It is designed to be easy to prepare and useful for science lessons, STEM rotations, small groups or extension activities.
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Curriculum alignedSupports key science outcomes
Easy to implementMinimal prep, maximum learning
Engaging, hands-on learningPractical activities students remember


