RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINES
Name: __________________________
Partner: _________________________
Problem:
To design & build a Rube Goldberg machine that:
- works
- accomplishes a task
- contains at least one of each of the 7 simple machines (inclined plane, gears, wedge, screw, lever, pulley, wheel & axle)
Examples of Rube Goldberg Machines:
Step #1: Brainstorming
Complete the following table
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Task to Be Accomplished
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How to Make It Happen
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Step #2: Scenario Selection
Explain which task your machine will accomplish and the reason for your choice.
Step #3: Available Materials List
Complete the following table
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Simple Machine
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Possible Materials for Construction
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Inclined Plane
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Gears
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Screw
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Wedge
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Pulley
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Wheel & Axle
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Lever
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Step #4: Technical Drawing
- Draw all the parts of your machine
- Label each part with the material with which it will be constructed
- Use arrows to indicate any forces and motion
- For 3-D machines, you must draw a front view, side view, and top view
- For a 2-D (flat against a backdrop) machine, you must only draw a front view.
Step #5: Construction Procedure
- Write a numbered step-by-step set of instructions of how to construct your model
- Do not use any pronouns (“i”, “you”, “me”, “we”, . . . )
- Use diagrams to help explain your steps, if needed.
Step #6: Build Your Machine
- Remember that you must be able to bring your machine into class
Step #7: Test
- Students will be asked to do a “run-through” of their Rube-Goldberg machine individually with their teacher for evaluation purposes
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