Who knew dropping eggs could be so much fun? Our Lansing Middle School 6th-graders recently joined forces in Science and ELA for the classic Egg Drop Challenge, and it was nothing short of egg-citing!
In their Science classes, Alisha Holyfield and Amanda Thomas’s students became engineers as they designed protective devices to keep their eggs safe during a two-story drop into the cafeteria area. Each group had two class periods to brainstorm, build, and test their designs. Along the way, they had to think critically, work together, and eliminate possible failures. It was all about teamwork and problem-solving.
After the eggs were dropped, the students from Kathy Baughman and Rachel Schmed’s ELA classes interviewed the scientists to capture the excitement and lessons learned, then turned those interviews into newspaper articles. It was a great way to combine creativity with collaboration while also focusing on the “authentic literacy” skills of the ELA class.
As you can imagine, the students had a great time keeping their eggs intact while also sharing great quotes from the articles written about them. They shared some for this article as well:
“The make-or-break challenge was super fun! My favorite part was writing my article, ‘Egg Breaks Hearts and Shells.’” said Amara.
“It was eggcellent!” said Jeffrey (bravo).
“It was a blast, even though my partner was sure our egg wouldn’t break… and it did,” said Jace. “ Next time, I’d spend more time planning with my group.”
This engaging project supports the Lansing School District's Strategic Plan under the goal area of Define a Successful Graduate. By encouraging students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and integrate skills across disciplines, this activity prepares them for post-secondary success. Activities like this show how fun and engaging learning can be when we think outside the box.
We’re proud of our 6th-grade teachers and students for their creativity, teamwork, and curiosity for Science and ELA. Activities like this show how fun and engaging learning can be when we think outside the box. Keep up the great work, Lions!
