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First graders at Cypress Springs Elementary School got a real-life test of their engineering skills with help from Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers.
PEC crews brought a utility bucket truck to the campus to assist with the school’s annual first grade egg drop. More than 100 student-built contraptions were dropped from above as classmates watched to see which designs could keep a raw egg from cracking.
For the activity, students designed and built protective contraptions intended to cushion an egg during the fall from the elevated bucket. The hands-on project combines creativity and basic engineering concepts as students experiment with ways to protect their fragile cargo.
PEC journeyworkers James McCune and Caden Creamer volunteered for the event, operating the bucket truck and helping students test their creations.
The demonstration gave students a close-up look at the type of equipment lineworkers use while adding an extra layer of excitement to a classroom science challenge.
