SCIENCE BACKGROUND

A force is a push or pull, which can

cause an object to be in motion.
Pushes and pulls can have different
strengths and directions. Each force
acts on one particular object and
has both strength and a direction.
EGGCELLENT EGG DROP An object at rest typically has
multiple forces acting on it, but they
SCIENCE SAFETY add to give zero net forces on the
PLEASE follow these safety precautions when doing any science experiment. object. Forces that do not sum to
zero can cause changes in the
• ALWAYS have an adult present. objects speed or direction of
• ALWAYS wear the correct safety gear while doing any experiment. motion. Motion is a change in
• NEVER eat or drink anything while doing any experiment. position. The mass of an object
affects the objects motion. An
• REMEMBER experiments may require marbles, small balls, balloons,
object with more mass requires a
and other small parts. Those objects could become a CHOKING greater force to put the object in
HAZARD. Adults are to perform those experiments using these motion. Speed is how far an object
objects. Any child can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken moves over a specific period of
balloons. Keep uninflated or broken balloons away from children. time. An object moving at a greater
speed changes position faster than
INGREDIENTS an object moving at a slower speed.
Inertia is the tendency of an object
• Tall Transparent Drinking Glass to resist change.
• Water
• Eggs
I CAN STATEMENTS
• Pie Pan ✓ I can plan and conduct
• Toilet Paper Tube an investigation to
compare the effects of
INSTRUCTIONS different strengths or
STEP 1: Fill the tall transparent drinking glass three-fourths of the way with different directions of
water. pushes and pulls on the
STEP 2: Place the pie pan on top of the tall transparent drinking glass with motion of an object.
water. Make sure the pie pan is in the center of the tall transparent drinking ✓ I can plan and conduct
glass. an investigation to
STEP 3: Stand the toilet paper tube in the center of the pie pan. provide evidence of the
STEP 4: Place the egg on the toilet paper tube. effects of balanced and
unbalanced forces on the
STEP 5: Gently hit the pie pan, so the pie pan and toilet paper tube fly out of
motion of an object.
the way and observe. What happens? Why?
STEP 6: Place the pie pan on top of the tall transparent drinking glass with
water. Make sure the pie pan is in the center of the tall transparent drinking
glass.
STEP 7: Stand the toilet paper tube in the center of the pie pan.
STEP 8: Place another egg on the toilet paper tube.
NEXT GENERATION
STEP 9: Hit the pie pan with a greater force, so the pie pan and toilet paper SCIENCE STANDARDS
tube fly out of the way and observe. What happens? Why? Compare the CONNECTION
effects of gently hitting the pie pan versus hitting the pie pan with a greater
force on the motion of the egg. Provide evidence of the effects of balanced K – Forces and
and unbalanced forces on the motion of the egg. Interactions: Pushes and
Pulls l Cause and Effect
EXPLANATION 3 – Forces and
When hit with enough force, the egg will fall into the glass with water. As the
pie pan and toilet paper tube fly in one direction, the egg resists the change, Interactions l Cause and
and gravity pulls the egg into the tall transparent drinking glass with water. Effect