Camaron Jacobs

Normandy Crossing Elementary

3rd Grade

Science

Breaking a egg…

Is it what it’s cracked up to be ?

Purpose:

The purpose of my project is to test whether or not a person can break an egg by squeezing it in

the palm of their hand using their palm and fingers.

Hypothesis:

My hypothesis is that the egg will break due to the fact that an egg is so fragile.

Materials:

• An uncooked unpeeled egg

• A camera

• Some palms and some fingers

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Results:

The egg did not break. Eggshells are considerably strong considering their weight. The

spherical shape of the eggshell maximizes strength with a minimum of shell material.

Conclusion:

My hypothesis was incorrect. The egg did not break by wrapping a person fingers around the egg and squeezing it in the palm of their hand. The pressure was evenly distributed throughout

the shell.

Resources

Computer Software:• Microsoft Power Point

Videos:• Provided by Camaron Jacobs