LEVEL: Elementary School (Grades 3Rd-5Th)

MESA DAY CONTEST RULES 2012-2013

TRIPLE EGG DROP

LEVEL: Elementary School (Grades 3rd-5th)

TYPE OF EVENT: Team

COMPOSITION OF TEAM: 2-3 Students per Team

NUMBER OF ENTRIES: 3 teams per Advisor / Class of 30 Students

SPONSOR: UC Irvine MESA Schools Program

OVERVIEW: Students will design and build a container of restricted size that will keep three (3) large raw eggs from breaking after a fall from a two-story building. A lab report will be submitted with the container.

MATERIALS: The following are the ONLY materials that may be used in construction. Prefabricated boxes ARE allowed. •Large, fresh, raw, white, chicken eggs • Aluminum Foil • Cotton • Cardboard • Craft Sticks • Yarn • Paper • Tape • Balloons • Plastic (NO Bubble • String • Straws Wrap)

RULES: 1. The package must be the original work of the student. Judges may ask questions in order to verify the authenticity of their work. 2. ONLY the materials listed above may be used in the construction of the package. No bubble wrap may be used. 3. Package must adhere to the following dimensions: Maximum Length: 10 inches Maximum Width: 10 inches Maximum Height: 10 inches 4. Only large, fresh, white, chicken eggs may be used. Students will place three (3) eggs in their package PRIOR to MESA Day. 5. Treated, hard boiled, or rotten eggs are NOT allowed. Tape MAY NOT be placed directly on the egg. 6. Package should be labeled with team member’s name and school. Improper labeling will result in a score penalty.

MESA DAY CONTEST RULES 2012-2013 ©University of California Regents These rules are for the internal use of MESA staff and teachers only and should not be forwarded or used outside of MESA 7. A legible lab report should be submitted with the package. The first page of the lab report should include team member’s name and school. The lab report should include the following. A. Goal: Identify the goal of this project and define the problem. (What is the purpose of building this project and how will you accomplish this goal?) B. Materials: List all materials used in the construction of your project. C. Design Procedures: Step by step explanation of how you designed your project. D. Diagram: Provide the following two (2) diagrams: D.I. Draw a diagram of the outside of your package with dimensions. (length, width, height) D.II. Draw a diagram of the inside of your package with all materials labeled. E. Vocabulary: List any scientific terms that apply to this project. F. Improvements: What changes would you make to your project to improve it?

JUDGING: 1. Packages will be dropped by a judge from a height of 2 stories. 2. Team numbers will be announced before each drop but teams need not be present. 3. Judges will open packages following the drop to determine the number of unbroken eggs. Any crack, fracture, or chip will be considered a break. Surviving eggs will be broken to ensure they are fresh. 4. Each unbroken egg will be awarded 100 points. Broken eggs will not receive any points. 5. The maximum points awarded for the Lab Report is 75 points. 6. The Final Score will be determined by the following: Drop Score (points for unbroken eggs) + Lab Report Score.

AWARDS: 1. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based on highest Final Score. 2. In the event of a tie, the lightest package will be the winner.

MESA DAY CONTEST RULES 2012-2013 ©University of California Regents These rules are for the internal use of MESA staff and teachers only and should not be forwarded or used outside of MESA