Valentine Egg Drop
by kimberly Smith
In this lesson, students comprehend basic physics concepts that are applicable to constructing a device that protects an egg from breaking when dropped. Team building and self-reflection are key components of this engineering lesson as students work together as they construct their device and reflect on what they learned.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yxoBFIEU52kR3-p1sQJhSMMUMz18HnVU/edit?u…Related Content
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