Imagination Station Egg Drop Challenge

Daily Dose | 04/05/2013

As part of Imagination Station’s EGGciting Spring Break EGGstravaganza, EGGstreme Science, the science center is inviting visitors to participate in the EGG Drop Challenge, Saturday, April 6, 12-4pm.

Eggs are fragile (and messy if they break!). Your mission ? protect your egg from cracking as you drop it from a balcony. EGGciting prizes will be awarded.

This challenge simulates the science used in protective gear for athletes. Visitors will build and test protective padding for an egg. Many of the design considerations surrounding an egg drop are similar to sports equipment design. We challenge you to work as a material engineer and figure out the best way to keep your athlete (in this case, an egg) as safe as possible during an impact.

Rules for Competition
?    The whole protective system may be no larger than an 8?8 inch box.
?    You must be able to easily remove your egg for viewing.
?    You must drop your egg from a 20 ft. balcony.
?    Participants that have a surviving egg will be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
Imagination Station, Toledo’s hands-on science center, is a vital non-profit organization that is an integral part of Toledo’s economic, educational and social landscape. Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an educational partner for teachers, schools and parents. It’s with a thoughtful blend of exhibits, experiences, education and excitement that Imagination Station is inspiring future generations of scientists in Northwest Ohio. With more than 250 hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, Imagination Station delivers a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational. For more information please call 419.244.2674 or visit our website. All activities are included in admission.

Lucas County residents, 12 and under, receive FREE admission every Saturday when accompanied by an adult.

WHAT:            EGG Drop Challenge
WHEN:            Saturday April 6, 2013
                        12-4pm
WHERE:         Imagination Station
                        1 Discovery Way
                        Toledo, Ohio 43604
                        www.imaginationstationtoledo.org