Overview
The egg drop project is a time-honored tradition in many science classrooms. Students build a device to protect an egg and prevent it from breaking when dropped. This project typically relates to lessons about Newton's laws of motion or potential and kinetic energy. However, it is also a great way for students to practice the engineering design process, and learn about the importance of design iteration and learning from failure.
Learning Objectives
Do background research, brainstorm, and prototype an egg drop design
Iteratively test and improve the design
Communicate information about the design process
NGSS Alignment
This lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April each year.
A huge thank you to our paraprofessionals for your incredible dedication and hard work. Your support makes a real difference in our students' lives and your guidance is instrumental to their success!
This week! Family Learning Night: Wednesday, April 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Crete Middle School
Activities for families with students of all ages.
Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions in their NSAA activity.
Congratulations to these Crete Cardinals!!
JV Track and Field at Beatrice on 4/1 has been postponed.
Results from the Seward boys golf Invitational today! Go Cards!
Congratulations to the All Conference Selections for the 2024-25 Basketball Season! Cardinal Nation is proud of you!
Baseball - Tourney scheduled for Saturday at noon is on. CHS will play Auburn in Game 1. In order to make up our game with Platte Valley we will now play a triangular with PV and Malcolm on Monday instead of our regularly scheduled games with Malcolm. Games will start at 2pm.
Baseball vs Platte Valley today at Tuxedo Park is again postponed. Saturday baseball tournament is still expected to be played. First game at Noon Saturday.
Crete High families, this is a reminder that all 9th-11th grade students will be taking the 9th grade ACT, the preACT, or the ACT on Tuesday, March 25th. All of these students need to be to school on time by 8:00. Seniors do not have school this day. Thank you!
Please join Crete TeamMates with TeamMates Mentoring CEO DeMoine Adams in celebration of the impact this program has made in our community. Volunteers have mentored Crete students in this school-based program for over 25 years and our local Teammates chapter looks forward to reaching new mentors and fostering community partnerships. Hear from local participants in an informal program at 5pm.
The Girls soccer games for today have been moved to Nebraska City. The JV will start at 5:00pm and the Varsity will be at 7:00pm. #GoCards!
Today's baseball games are Tuxedo Park are postponed. Todays' boys soccer matches with South Sioux City are postponed. Today's girls soccer matches with Nebraska City are moving to Nebraska City. Further details on all the events will be updated as they are rescheduled.
Tomorrow, March 20th will be a regular school day although there will be no district-provided bus or van transportation before or after school. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for a safe return to school. Go Cards!
📢 8th Grade Orientation Update 📢
Due to the weather forecast, 8th Grade Orientation has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 26th. Same time (6:00pm), same place(High School)—just a new date! Stay safe, and we’ll see you next week!
#OrientationUpdate #8thGrade
New date for Crete Public Schools' Family Learning Night: April 2, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Middle School. Participate in hands-on activities as a family with topics for every age group including managing emotions, learning math facts, creating screen free routines, and exploring extra curricular activities. All families receive a gift for continuing the learning in their homes.
Is Crete a safe place for walking and driving? Join us for cafe and a conversation on public safety.
Due to the blizzard and high wind warnings issued by the National Weather Service, there will be no school or activities on Wednesday, March 19th. Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Please be safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!
Due to the weather forecast, the 8th grade orientation night is being postponed from Wednesday, March 19th to Wednesday March 26th. The event will still start at 6:00 pm. Thank you!
Due to the weather forecast, the 8th grade orientation night is being postponed from Wednesday, March 19th to Wednesday March 26th. The event will still start at 6:00 pm. Thank you!
