P6R took part in in the European Space Agency Eggnaut Challenge. In groups they had to design a reentry capsule to allow their “eggnaut” to land safely.
The design brief allowed them only a specific amount and type of materials: straws, lolly pop sticks, elastic bands, paper, string and masking tape – as well as their raw egg.
The children worked well together on their designs, before we launched our eggs to see whether we could announce
“Houston we have an eggnaut” or,
“Houston we have an omelette!”
We discovered that those eggnauts who landed safely had been placed in a capsule where they were protected with some kind of padding, and their descent was slowed down by a parachute.
Well done P6R, you have worked so hard this term across all areas of the curriculum. Have a great holiday!
