HOW STRONG IS AN EGGSHELL?
Some shapes are stronger than others. Eggs which seem fragile are actually very strong in certain ways. Click on the video below to learn more with our science coordinator Mrs. Lanman:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vV6Q92hMUIsp2Zvf0WotAjwtlFojLQz5/view?usp=sharing
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
Eggshells naturally form a dome shape. Domes are very good at spreading weight evenly in all directions so that no part of the dome has to support more weight than another part. The downward force of the books is transferred evenly by the dome shape down to the work surface.
Want to explore more fun and easy egg experiments? Check here: https://owlcation.com/academia/Egg-tremelyFunandEasyEggExperiments
We hope you had fun experimenting with eggs today! If the rain arrives later this week as predicted, Mrs. Lanman suggests you explore two more of her favorite blogs for more science fun:
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/
https://www.toddlerapproved.com/