Engineering Tools - Egg Obstacle Course

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Rick Zilla

Engineering Tools Web Quest Name _______________________

Use the Internet or your previous knowledge to answer the following questions. Provide at least a 2 to 3 sentence description of each question. (2 sentences = 2 points each – 26 points total)

1. Define or describe what a tool and a machine are? Discuss similarities and differences.

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2. Identify and describe 3 forms of simple machines? Describe their function or use and provide an example of each.

3. Identify and describe 3 materials in which tools and machines are made of? What are their properties?

4. Identify and describe 3 types of Engineers which would be involved in the design, construction or manufacturing of tools or machines? What is their job function and how does this relate to tools or machines?

5. Describe and define linear motion? What is an example of a tool or machine that has linear motion and how does it function?

6. Describe and define reciprocating motion? What is an example of a tool or machine that has reciprocating motion and how does it function?

7. Describe and define oscillating motion? What is an example of a tool or machine that has osculating motion and how does it function?

Egg Obstacle Course Challenge – Think Like an Engineer

Group # ______ Name___________ Name___________ Name___________

Have you ever wondered how some work groups exhibit effective teamwork and others remain dysfunctional for the life of the team? Effective teamwork is both profoundly simple and difficult at the same time. The factors that affect success in teamwork occur both within the team itself and in the work environment in which the team must function. The team understands the goals and communication is key.

You are challenged to …

Successfully, transport the egg though the obstacle course in the shortest amount of time using only the materials given without touching or dropping the egg. Groups will modify the materials to create tools to aid in this process.

Brainstorm and Design

Look at your materials and think about the rules and restrictions below. Then sketch your ideas on a piece of paper or in your design notebook.

- Everyone in the group must participate in the processes of navigating the obstacle course.

- No one can take two turns in a row.

- Every tool created can only be used once during the course. If you modify a material into multiple pieces and create several tools you may use the material to do this, but the tool only once. No materials can remain in their original state, they must be modified to create a tool. The new tool must be constructed from at least 2 items.

- No one’s skin or clothing can touch the egg. You cannot modify the egg or adhere anything to it.

- You may set items or tools on the course, but you cannot adhere them to the course obstacles or surface.

- You only use the materials listed and will not get replacement materials. Use them wisely!

Materials

- Plastic Spoon

- 2- Regular Pencils (with no point)

- 3 – 16 inch Straws

- 2 – 5 x 8 index cards

- 1 Paper Lunch Bag

- 1 Envelope

- 2 Paint Stir Sticks

- 2 Tongue Depressors

- 8 Craft Sticks

- 2 Large Paper Clips

- 1 – 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper

Build

Think of different ways to put it all together and use the materials to tools to aid in the process. Think like an engineer, use simple machines or information from the Engineering Tool Webquest.

Test, Evaluate, Redesign

Use the Materials to build your tools. When you test it, your design may not work as planned. If things don't work out, it's an opportunity—not a mistake! When engineers solve a problem, they try different ideas, learn from mistakes, and try again. Study the problems and then redesign.

Evaluation - Total of 5 official tries (3 will be timed and 2 if you have issues or violations. If your third, fourth, or fifth try involves a violation you will lose a timed run)

Egg Obstacle Course Test (Based was class best) = 10 pts = ____________

- Your results were in the top 20% of the class – 10 pts

- Your results were in the top 40% of the class – 9 pts

- Your results were in the top 60% of the class – 8 pts

- Remainder of timed participants - 7 pts

- Completed at least ¾ of the course – 6 pts

- Completed at least ½ of the course – 5 pts

- Completed at least ¼ of the course – 4 pts

- Begins but fails to complete effectively – 3 pts

- Unable to begin – 0 pts

______ (Total = 25 points)

Egg Obstacle Course Challenge Planning Sheet – Think Like an Engineer

Group # ______ Name___________ Name___________ Name___________

You are challenged to …

Successfully, transport the egg though the obstacle course in the shortest

amount of time using only the materials given without touching

or dropping the egg. Groups will modify the materials to create tools to aid in this

process.