What if your next big engineering project involved one fragile egg, a $70 budget, and a mission to survive a drop from the sky? Sound tricky? Well, our 3rd graders took on this challenge—and absolutely crushed it!
At Hickory Hill Academy, we don’t just teach STEM; we live it. Last week, our 3rd-grade students wrapped up their energy transfer unit with an Egg Drop experiment that tested their creativity, critical thinking, and budgeting skills all at once. Their goal was to design a structure that would protect an egg from a high drop, but with a catch—they had to stay within a set budget of $70 (not real dollars, of course!).
What really sets this project apart is how it mirrors the real-world problem-solving we strive to cultivate in our students. These young innovators worked together, strategized, and even helped each other with the math. Every design tweak, every material choice, and every collaboration was a step toward figuring out how to save that egg. And in true HHA style, they learned that success isn't just about getting it right the first time—it's about analyzing, improving, and trying again.
Did all the eggs survive? Well, let’s just say some were braver than others! But that’s the beauty of our hands-on learning approach: every ‘crack’ in the process became a lesson in resilience, innovation, and teamwork.
At Hickory Hill Academy, we’re committed to cultivating compassionate leaders—and our STEM program is a key part of how we make that happen. Whether they're designing egg drop contraptions or diving into other hands-on experiments, our students are learning to approach challenges with creativity, discipline, and a mindset focused on problem-solving.
Connect at Home! Want to bring a little STEM magic into your home? Ask your child to explain their egg drop design process, and challenge them to re-create it with items around the house! You could even have a friendly family egg drop competition—using items like straws, cotton balls, and paper cups to build your own protective devices. This fun, at-home project is a great way to connect with your child and see firsthand how they’re developing critical thinking and engineering skills. Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their creativity and ingenuity together!
The Egg Drop may seem like a fun project (and trust us, it was), but it’s also a testament to the high-quality education that HHA provides. Our students are developing skills that go far beyond the classroom, gaining real-world experience in teamwork, critical thinking, and even financial planning. These are the kinds of experiences that shape tomorrow’s leaders—the compassionate, innovative, and resilient ones.
Want to see what makes Hickory Hill Academy stand out? Schedule a visit on our website or attend one of our October Open Houses, and witness the exceptional learning experiences that prepare our students to lead with compassion, creativity, and confidence.
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