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2007-2008
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Egg Drop Contest
 Design and build a container of restricted size
with specified materials to protect an egg dropped from increasing heights.
Download Event Rules Here
Level/Grade
Elementary School/Grades 4 - 5
Middle School/Grades 6 - 8
High School/Grades 9 - 12 Teams
2 students per team (individuals allowed only if pre-approved by MESA)
Diversity Statement Entrance Requirement
Teams should reflect the diversity and cultures of the real world. “Diversity is about peoples’ strengths and their differences,” Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. As reflected in our mission, MESA wishes to underscore the importance of diversity and strongly encourages that a team is put together showcasing different cultures, strengths, and abilities.
Each student will be required to have on file with the MESA office one short diversity statement (one paragraph), either as a team member or an individual, by February 28, 2008 to be eligible to compete at MESA Day. (One statement per student not per activity.) Each statement should explain the diversity of their team or various teams or, for individuals, be a short statement on the value of diversity.
OverviewStudents will design and build a container to protect an egg dropped from a
pre-determined height.
MaterialsAll materials provided by MESA.
• 2 sheets of paper
• 6 large popsicle sticks
• half a meter of masking tape
• plastic bag
• 6 straws
• 4 feet of toilet paper
• 2 feet of string
Rules- Container dimensions must not exceed 1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot
- Designs may not include a parachute.
- Scissors may not be used in construction.
- Container must be able to withstand multiple droppings. No alteration can be made to the container after the first drop.
- Container must be constructed with a hatch or a door so that the egg can be inserted and withdrawn quickly. Eggs that cannot be removed in 30 seconds for inspection will be disqualified.
- Failure to follow the design guidelines above will result in disqualification.
- Teams will have 20 minutes to construct and test their egg containers.
- Each construction session can accommodate a limited number of individual/team entries. Sessions will be filled on a first come basis.
Judging
All eggs will be provided by the MESA Day staff. Eggs may be inspected for cracks by participants prior to the drop. All eggs will be of similar size, age and grade. All eggs will be dropped from a pre-determined height and then from increasing heights as the eggs survive. All eggs will be dropped by the judges. The contestant will be required to remove the egg from the container to show the judges it did not break. In the event of a tie, multiple awards will be given
AwardsAwards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. |
