Physical ScienceUnit 1:
Energy and MotionRube Goldberg machineIntroduction: Rube Goldberg machines utilize various motions in order to complete simple tasks in complicated ways. Think of a simple, everyday activity or action and imagine ways to make the task more complicated. Construct a model of your machine, or create a detailed diagram showing how the parts work together. Display or demonstrate your machine in class. Time: 2 class periods for design and construction, 1 class period for demonstrations Possible Resources: Rube Goldberg Cartoons http://www.mousetrapcontraptions.com/rube-cartoons-2.html http://www.rubegoldberg.com/ Rube Goldberg Machines http://www.rube-goldberg.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg_machine http://www.mousetrapcontraptions.com/cool-machines-3.html http://www.jacobshwirtz.com/RubeGoldberg/index.html http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Homemade-Rube-Goldberg-Machine |