Overview: You are a member of an automotive design team. The company's newest model has come under some criticism since being released last fall. It has been determined that the bumper and restraint systems do not perform as well as previously tested.

You and your design team must redesign the bumper and safety restraint system of a car. The vehicle's occupant (the egg) must survive a full speed head-on collision.

This cast of characters are egg-cellent.

Class Procedure: Brainstorming- Each student will think of 3 ideas for the bumper and restraint systems; then they will compare. Research- In class movie on crashes

Materials-

Each student receives the same materials

Lab Procedure- Using the given materials, construct a vessel to protect your egg.

Purpose-

This project involves physics and a lot of imagination. Students are required to calculate the speed, acceleration, and force of their car. Also, students will weigh their car in grams and convert the weight to pounds. Most importantly, this project may force students to think about the ramifications of car crashes.