The aim:
Your goal is simple, design and build a system that will protect an egg from a 1 metre (3.3 feet) drop outside. Eggs that smash or crack fail the test while eggs that survive without a scratch pass!
Getting started:
You need to create something that can absorb the energy the egg gathers as it accelerates towards the ground. A hard surface will crack the egg so you have to think carefully about how you can protect it. Something that will cushion the egg at the end of its fall is a good place to start, you want the egg to decelerate slowly so it doesn't crack or smash all over the ground. You'll need to run a few trials and then modify your design until you discover a way to safely land your egg - otherwise it;s scrambled eggs for dinner!!