OSU Egg Drop Rubric
OSU
EGG DROP
Aerospace Engineering & Impact Dynamics Evaluation
FORM: EGG-DROP-2026
Standardized Rubric
Student or Team Name
Egg Device Title
Target Drop Height
Launch Date
High-Stakes Drop Day Protocols
- 🏆 Your egg lands intact: You win a launch-master prize!
- 🍕 ALL eggs land intact: OSU class gets a PIZZA PARTY!
- 🔥 Mr. Conlin's egg breaks: OSU class gets a PIZZA PARTY!
🍕 PIZZA GOAL
01 Egg Damage Inspection
VALUE: 50 POINTS MAX
50 PTS
Perfect / Intact
Zero visible hairline fractures, cracks, or leaks. The egg shell is completely pristine and structural sound.
Select Result
25 PTS
Hairline Crack
Fine surface cracks or fractures are visible, but the internal membrane remains intact with zero fluid leaks.
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0 PTS
Catastrophic
Complete shell failure. Liquid whites and yolk have breached the shell. Structural integrity fully compromised.
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02 Device Design
MAX: 25 PTS
Evaluated on: structural engineering, materials, & aesthetic uniqueness.
🚀 Excellent (21 - 25 pts) Score: ____
Highly unique design with smart crumple zones or drag. Uses robust, lightweight resources.
👍 Proficient (11 - 20 pts) Score: ____
Standard materials utilized cleanly. Functional protective layer but lacks novel engineering flair.
⚠️ Developing (0 - 10 pts) Score: ____
Heavy bulk-dependent build, or fragile casing with no functional shock absorbers.
03 Participation
MAX: 25 PTS
Evaluated on: technical blueprint creation & team collaboration.
🎨 Excellent (21 - 25 pts) Score: ____
Beautifully drafted, pre-drop blueprint with labels. Exceptional collaboration and clean station.
🤝 Proficient (11 - 20 pts) Score: ____
Sketch completed before drop with basic notes. Good shared responsibility and work ethic.
⚙️ Developing (0 - 10 pts) Score: ____
Blueprint is missing or drawn post-launch. Unfocused cooperation or left work area messy.
Official Inspector Remarks / Observations
Validator Signature
Date Checked
Launch Scorecard
01. Damage: ______ / 50
02. Design: ______ / 25
03. Partic.: ______ / 25
TOTAL: _____/100