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JAM Sessions: Egg Drop Challenge

  • Museum at Prairiefire 5801 West 135th Street Overland Park, KS, 66224 United States (map)

$5 General Admission
FREE for Members

Members will receive their discount by opting to sign in with their membership account during the checkout process and using their membership discount code.

This is a slight twist on the classic egg-drop challenge…you will design and build your own Mars landing vehicle for an egg using materials provided by the MAP.  After being given instruction, you will have to think about the best way to protect an egg as it lands on Earth.  (We’ve had many different designs, but see if you can figure out which works best!)  Then, build your landing vehicle using the available materials provided by the MAP.  Some JAMers like to draw out their designs before building, and this is a great way to learn how engineers prepare for their projects.  Once completed, we will test your landing vehicle to see if it meets the challenge…which is to protect the egg inside without it breaking!

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We require a 24 hour cancellation notice for Little Explorers Club and JAM Sessions reservations via emailing info@visitthemap.org. Please include the name on the reservation, number of students, date and time of the class.

  • Please help create an outstanding learning environment by limiting disruptions in the classroom! 

  • Parents are, of course, always welcome to remain in class but should a parent choose to step out, we have provided a seating area just outside the classrooms. Parents and siblings are also welcome to explore our Discovery Room or the rest of the Museum until the class concludes.

 
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