Eggs in a Spoon

Eggs in a Spoon

Materials List:       Wood Eggs or hard-boiled eggs (6)

                                 Wood Spoons or serving spoons (6)

Classroom Time: 1 classroom period

Objectives:

1. The student will learn to play “Eggs in a Spoon” following correct procedures, with courtesy.

2.   The student will name 3 factors that effect keeping the egg in the spoon: (balance, concentration,

   kinetic ability, linear placement, poise, speed, terrain, wind, etc.)

3.   The student will understand the advantages of “slow and steady”.

Teacher’s introduction to the activity: This game was played at end of school picnics, where they also had sack races, and 3-legged races.

Instruction:  

1. Divide the class into 2 teams.

2. Place your egg in the spoon as securely as possible.

3. Walk as quickly as possible without dropping the egg.

4. When you reach the goal line, the next student in your team may begin.

5. If you drop the egg, you must place it on the spoon again, return to the spot the egg was dropped, then continue the race.

6. When all team members have completed the track once, add the times for each team member, and team with the least time elapsed wins.

Variation: Instead of the wooden egg, use a raw egg! You could also use hard boiled eggs, or even jelly.

Evaluation: Students will be given a satisfactory if they participated willingly.

Have other team members check the score keeper’s math.