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Rube Goldberg Project

Rube Goldberg Project. What is a Rube Goldberg Device?. Rube Goldberg drew contraptions that make simple tasks into difficult and complicated ones. . Examples. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2367646121273499414 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3638354327358573516&q=&hl=en

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Rube Goldberg Project

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  1. Rube Goldberg Project

  2. What is a Rube Goldberg Device? • Rube Goldberg drew contraptions that make simple tasks into difficult and complicated ones.

  3. Examples • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2367646121273499414 • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3638354327358573516&q=&hl=en • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9133671200734505806&q=&hl=en

  4. The Rube Goldberg Project • Goal: • You must design & build a Rube Goldberg Device with 4 (TAG must have at least 5) steps. You must incorporate at least 4 out of 6 simple machines (wheel & axle, pulley, screw, inclined plane, wedge, and lever.)

  5. Rules • Your machine must DO something!! • Work with one partner from your class • You chose the steps & materials • Minimum 4 steps • Must be repeatable (reset & run again) • Must be brought into class (size limit) • Should not spend more than $10, use stuff from around the house

  6. Project Expectations • This project has three parts: • Blueprint • Build Device • Present Device at the BMS Science Fair

  7. Task #1 Blue Print • Create a blueprint (cartoon drawing) of your machine. • Number each step of your machine. • On the back of your drawing, explain each step. • Also, list the simple machines that you used. Simple Machines: lever, inclined plane, wheel and axle, screw, wedge,pulley. • DUE: Friday, January 7, 2011 • No Late Work Accepted.

  8. Task #2Build the Device • Construct a Rube Goldberg machine which utilizes six simple machines, and consists of 4 (5 for TAG) or more steps. • Your machine must complete a task, you get to choose the task. • There can be no human assistance in the process once the machine begins.

  9. Task #2 Build the device • The machine must be self-contained. In other words, if you are turning on a light switch, you will not be allowed to use the classroom's light, so you must bring in your own switch.

  10. Task #2 • The classroom chairs, desks, and tables can’t be essential to your project. • In other words, if we took your project to the next room, it would work the same. • Also, you cannot be part of the machine. For example, you can’t hold pulleys in the air. They must be attached.

  11. Possible Materials • Possible Materials:string, candle, mousetrap, paper tube, spools, marbles, Legos, dominoes, tinker-toys, Barbie dolls, hot wheels, weights (sinkers), golf balls, Ping-Pong balls • You can check out pulleys, and limited other materials from the science department.

  12. Task #2 Due Date • Your Completed Machine must be completed and turned in no later than the beginning of your class on Friday, January 7, 2011 . • No late work will be accepted.

  13. Task #3Science Fair • You are NOT required to attend the Science Fair but you MUST have a machine present. • You will then show how your machine works. • Science Fair date is still TBA

  14. FAQ • Can I have a partner? • Yes you may have a partner, but choose wisely. If you want to do this project alone you may. • What happens if I am absent? • Being absent does not excuse you from the project. Have a friend bring the project to school for you. • How do I get a daily grade? • Stay on task, no wandering, no being reminded to stay on task = A • Talk to once = C • Have to be remained more than once = F

  15. Student Forms

  16. Identifying a Problem • Identify an issue or problem that your machine can solve. • _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  17. Science Fair Categories • Household • Environmental • School Related • Rube Goldburg Science Fair Awards: • Most Creative • Most Unique • Most Useful • Most Aesthetically Appealing • Best Household • Best School Related • Best Rube Goldburg • Top Engineering Additional categories and awards may be determined at a later date

  18. Possible Solutions • Write down your final draft solutions as to how your machine will solve this problem._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  19. Student Form 1 • My Machine Ideas: • Top 3 Ideas, and a short description • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  20. My 1st Blue Print Sketch • Chose 1 of your top 3 ideas to sketch (see page 4 for example):

  21. List of Materials

  22. 2nd Sketch of Machine • Sketch Machine and label all items from materials list:

  23. Begin Construction • Start building your machine, and keep a journal of how construction is going: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  24. Journal Day 2 • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  25. Journal Day 3 • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  26. Journal Day 4 • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  27. Journal Day 5 • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  28. Journal Day 6 • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  29. Machine Difficulties • List any difficulties that you had to overcome while constructing your machine. _______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  30. Machine Difficulties • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  31. Sketch of Machine • Sketch based on actual construction. Please label all simple machines used: • Label Machines Used • Picture

  32. Final Sketch

  33. Participation Score A = 8pts B=6pts C=4pts D=2pts F=0pts Monday: A B C D F Tuesday: A B C D F Wednesday: A B C D F Thursday: A B C D F Friday: A B C D F Total Score: _________________/40points Teacher Comments:

  34. Rubric • Blueprint A = Detailed & completely labeled project, all steps are labeled & explained, all simple machines are labeled. Neat, & Legible B = Completely labeled project, 90% of steps are labeled & explained, all simple machines are labeled C Project Is mostly labeled & explained, all steps are labeled & explained, all simple machines are labeled F = Project Labels are incomplete, or unclear

  35. Machine Scoring • No human assistance 0-5 • Self-contained 0-5 • Attempts to complete a task 0-5 • At least 4 (5 for TAG) steps involved 0-10 • Uses at least 4 different simple machines 0-15 • Quality/Neatness 0-30 • Creativity 0-30

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