Seventh graders in Scott Hocutt’s STEM class completed an exciting hands-on project where they designed and built cars that protected an egg as the vehicles rolled down a wooden ramp and crashed into a large rock. The students were challenged to incorporate engineering concepts, such as restraints and crumple zones to absorb impact energy and keep the egg safe. After weeks of planning, designing and testing, the seventh graders achieved an impressive 98% survival rate for the eggs during the crash tests.
“It was amazing to see the creativity and problem-solving skills these students brought to the table,” Hocutt said. “They worked hard to understand the science behind impact protection, and their results speak for themselves. I am very proud of their determination and how hard they worked to reach their goal.”
