Easy Science Experiments for Kids
We are always looking for new science experiments for kids to try. I have seen this one done a few times and every time I am amazed! Who knew that that the simple egg was so strong. I took these pictures while helping out with a kids program where this simple yet amazing experiment was demonstrated. Let me tell you, the looks on the kids faces were simply hilarious!
Have you tried Walking on Raw Eggs before?
Walking on Raw Eggs:
- A Dozen Raw Eggs in their carton ~ We used 5 dozen.
- Plastic to cover the floor ~ just in case:)
- A few volunteers to join in on this fun learning experiment.
Start by having the kids make a few predictions as to what will happen when they walk across the raw eggs. Some of my favorite, and very scientific predictions included…
“The eggs will crack and break!”
“Your feet will be covered in scrambled eggs!”
“You will have egg guts all over your feet!”
Make sure to remove your socks and shoes. This is one experiment that will only work if you are barefoot.
Lay out the plastic to protect the floor. Have the kids help arrange the egg cartons in a staggered pattern just like stepping stones. It will make it easier to step from one carton to the next.
The first carton of eggs is the hardest to step onto, you may want a friend to assist you. Try to disperse your weight onto as many eggs as possible and move slowly from carton to carton.
I loved listening to all the amazed oooo’s, ahhhhh’s, giggles and cheers. There is nothing like kids encouragement and amazement!
After the cheers settled, the kids wanted to see what would happen when you stood on only one egg. Splat! It just goes to prove that the little mighty egg is way stronger when in a group of its friends. This was the only egg that cracked during the experiment, the rest were still good to use as you would regularly.
If you are looking for the science explanation behind this fun experiment, make sure to check out Steve Spangler Science. It is my go to site for all things science.
Fun! I think that we might give this a try as our New Experience for the week!
We gave it a try, and I wrote about it on my blog.
I included a link to your original post. Let me know if I credited you properly. Thanks 🙂 Kids loved this!
Will this work with styrofoam egg cartons or are the cardboard cartons needed? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this!
Is there a weight limit to the person walking on the eggs? Will it also work with adults?
Wow! What a wonderful experience for our class of 3 year olds. We will have to do it again. I think the whole school was excited, bot that they were surprised I was doing something messy with egg, but the actual walking on eggs. More importantly, what a wonderful experience for the kids on so many levels (sensory, science, vocabulary, etc).
Thanks for the inspiration.
I think the kid’s at Summer Science Camp will really enjoy this. I can’t wait!
For us it failed. Of course we all laughed like crazy and enjoyed the process.
We tried this with 11 year olds. We had Styrofoam cartons, large eggs. we were on the pavement. I am tempted to try it again with some variations. maybe set up in grass, use the cardboard egg carton and look over the instructions again. maybe I missed something. . It was fun trying!
Whoa. I was so surprised to see this! I totally thought these would crush under the weight! Thanks for sharing.