Lesson Plan

Egg-streme Sports

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Here's a new twist in the egg drop competition. Using only six inches of tape, four straws, and 2 pieces of newspaper, teams build a structure that keeps an egg from breaking when dropped. What's different about this project is that the focus is on creating a start-up company that will market the device. Groups must name their company, product, develop an advertising campaign, marketing strategy, and mission statement.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide drop cloths or large garbage bags to contain the mess
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a variety of materials that must be gathered ahead of time; check out the provided materials list 
  • Fifth in a series of 19 lessons in the Skills Identification and Career Exploration series
Pros
  • It gives learners an insight into what is needed to form a successful company
Cons
  • None