It was a morning of "egg"citement, creativity, and a few cracked eggs at Fairmount Elementary School as fourth grade students gathered for the school’s 12th Annual Egg Drop on Tuesday, May 13. The event, made possible through a continued partnership with Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES), once again brought science learning to new heights—literally.
Perched high above the school grounds in the bucket of a BTES truck, eggs secured inside carefully engineered student-made contraptions were released to the cheers of classmates, teachers, and families. Each drop was the culmination of weeks of hands-on learning, as students applied their knowledge of force, motion, and gravity to design protective containers that would give their fragile cargo the best chance of survival.
The Egg Drop challenge not only tested students’ understanding of physics and math but also encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving. Before release, students were tasked with predicting the outcome of their drop by forming a hypothesis—a key component of the scientific method.
BTES has been a long-standing partner in the event, generously providing the bucket truck that makes the spectacle possible. The height of the drops varied, adding extra suspense as students awaited the results of their designs from ground level. While some eggs made a safe landing, others met a less fortunate fate. Regardless of the outcome, students walked away with a deeper appreciation for science and the joy of hands-on discovery.
Fairmount’s Egg Drop continues to be a favorite tradition, blending academic rigor with unforgettable fun and community partnership.