Transcript 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
• http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9133671200734505806&q=&hl=en
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.)
Rules
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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
Project Expectations
• This project has three
parts:
–Blueprint
–Build Device
–Present Device at the BMS
Science Fair
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.
Task #2
Build 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.
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.
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.
Possible Materials
• Possible Materials:
string, candle, mousetrap, paper tube,
spools, marbles, Legos, dominoes, tinkertoys, Barbie dolls, hot wheels, weights
(sinkers), golf balls, Ping-Pong balls
• You can check out pulleys, and limited
other materials from the science
department.
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.
Task #3
Science 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
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
Student Forms
Identifying a Problem
• Identify an issue or problem that your
machine can solve.
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Science Fair Categories
1.
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4.
Household
Environmental
School Related
Rube Goldburg
Science Fair Awards:
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Most Creative
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Most Unique
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Most Useful
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Most Aesthetically Appealing
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Best Household
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Best School Related
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Best Rube Goldburg
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Top Engineering
Additional categories and awards may be determined at a later date
Possible Solutions
• Write down your final draft solutions as
to how your machine will solve this
problem.
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Student Form 1
• My Machine Ideas:
– Top 3 Ideas, and a short description
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My 1st Blue Print Sketch
• Chose 1 of your top 3 ideas to sketch
(see page 4 for example):
List of Materials
Item:
Who is bringing/where is it
coming from?
2nd Sketch of Machine
• Sketch Machine and label all items from
materials list:
Begin Construction
• Start building your machine, and keep
a journal of how construction is going:
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Journal Day 2
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Journal Day 3
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Journal Day 4
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Journal Day 5
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Journal Day 6
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Machine Difficulties
• List any difficulties that you had to
overcome while constructing your
machine. _______________________
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Machine Difficulties
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Sketch of Machine
• Sketch based on actual construction.
Please label all simple machines used:
 Picture
 Label Machines Used
Final Sketch
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:
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
Machine Scoring
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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
6. Quality/Neatness 0-30
7. Creativity 0-30