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Egg Drop

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===Objectives===[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] |[[Category:Team Strategy]] [[:Category:Team Strategy| Team Strategy]]
===Group Size===<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity -->[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]] | [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] | [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]* If you have a larger group, break them up into groups of 3-5 people.
===Materials===For * 1 fresh egg (or candy cream egg) for each group:* Straws (Number depends on desired difficulty)* Masking tape (Amount depends on desired difficulty)* Any other items for creating a package to protect the egg, e.g. popsicle sticks, paper plates, cotton balls, shredded paper, etc.
* ~ 10-20 straws ===Set Up=== * masking tape Distribute the materials evenly amongst the groups. * fresh Put a marker on a wall to show where you will drop the eggs from.  ===Directions===Using the raw materials provided, the team goal is to build a structure that will support a freefalling eggdropped from a predetermined height (e.g. 7 feet) without the egg breaking. * any other items === Variations ===For added complexity, you have available can add specifications such as - the structure must catch the egg in such a manner that may help with designthe egg stops at least 2 inches from the floor, but nor more than 6 inches from the floor, or encourage trading of materials among the groups, or allow the group to earn more materials by doing other challenges.  ===Debrief Questions===
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