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