STEM Challenge #4

Egg Drop Challenge


Welcome to Week 4 of the Affreej STEM Challenge Series!

This week, channel your inner aerospace engineer — design a protective device that keeps a raw egg safe during a high drop. It’s a crash-course in energy absorption, impact forces, and creative problem-solving.

🧰 Materials
You can use any or all of the following:

  • Straws
  • Tape
  • Cotton
  • Rubber Bands
  • Plastic Bags
  • Cardboard (small pieces)
  • Scissors
  • Raw Egg (room-temperature)

📏 Challenge Rules
Design a device that:

  • Uses only the materials listed
  • Protects a raw egg dropped from at least 2 meters (chair/ladder/balcony edge with adult supervision)
  • Can be demonstrated in a short video or photo (show the uncracked egg after impact)
  • Is built within 20 minutes

🔍 Get Inspired
Think like an engineer!
Consider cushioning (to absorb impact), crumple zones, parachutes (plastic-bag drag), and how to distribute force away from the egg. Test small drops first and iterate quickly.

📅 Deadline
Submit your entry by Saturday, August 23, 2025

🕹️ New STEM challenges posted every Sunday!

📸 Share Your Work
Upload a photo or video of your device, the drop, and the egg inspection in the comments under this post. Include a quick note on your design choices and what you’d change next time.

⚠️ Safety Note
Always drop in an open area, away from people and breakables. Ask an adult to help if using a ladder or balcony.

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