The Egg Drop

Ethan had a big project for school. "The Egg Drop". When he brought home the paper detailing all the specifications, I wanted to cry. When I saw the section that said you could not use a parachute or any gases besides air, I knew I was out. I definitely do NOT have a scientific brain, so I promptly assigned Randy to help him with that one. The whole concept was to create "something" that would hold an egg and keep it from cracking while it was dropped from the window of the press box at our football stadium.

Friday was the big drop and here is his "contraption" as it was about to be dropped.Mid flight.

Ethan's teacher, Mrs. Huxman coming to inspect the egg.

SUCCESS!!! His egg did not crack! (notice all the cheering in the background...they were chanting Ethan Rice, Ethan Rice!)

Ethan and Randy had a great time taking apart a couch cushion and making a safe little home for his egg. Randy even tested it... by throwing it up in the air as high as he could (a few times) in the street. I bet our neighbors were wondering about us. In the end, it was a really cool project to be a part of. We are so amazed at all the ways our teachers here in Moundridge make learning a hands on experience for our kids. We are truly blessed and I am grateful to have a husband and son who's brains work just a little differently than mine.