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://autorepair.about.com/library/multime
dia/hhonda-ad-300k.swf
• http://www.break.com/index/best_rube_gol
dberg_ever.html
• 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 that has 6
steps. You must incorporate at
least 3 out of 6 simple machines
(wheel & axle, pulley, screw,
inclined plane, wedge, and
lever.)
Rules
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The end result is to put a bottle in the bin
Work with up to 4 partners
You chose the steps & materials
Minimum 6 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 in Class
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.
Task #2
Build the Device
• Construct a Rube Goldberg machine which
utilizes 3 simple machines, and consists of at
least 6 steps.
• Your machine must complete the task of
putting an empty water bottle in the recycling
bin.
• 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, all of the parts must be
present in the machine. Only the empty
water bottle and the recycling bin will
be provided.
Task #2
• Our classroom chairs, desks, and tables can’t
be essential to your project.
• In other words, if we took your project to the
stage, 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, mousetrap, paper tube, spools,
marbles, Legos, dominoes, tinker-toys,
Barbie dolls, hot wheels, weights
(sinkers), golf balls, Ping-Pong balls,
pulleys, boards, boxes, springs, but NO
LIVING PARTS.
Task #2 Due Date
• Your completed machine must be
completed and ready to share at our
final meeting on May 20th.
• You will present your machine to the
club, teachers, and judges.
Task #3
Presenting
• You will explain & present your
machine to the club, teachers, and
judges.
• You will then show how your machine
works.
• We may video your machine!
• Presentation day is May 20th.
FAQ
• Can I have a partner?
– Yes you may have up to 4 partners, but choose wisely. You
will need to meet together. If you want to do this project
alone you may.
• Where will we work on our machine?
– You will need to plan and collect materials on your own
– Our next club meeting will be the only “at school” time to
work on your project
– YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR MACHINE AT SCHOOL! It
must be broken down and taken home by your team.
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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Human assistance –points subtracted
Self-contained - up to 10 pts portability
Completes a task - up to 10 pts
6 steps involved – pts added for more
3 different simple machines – pts added for
more
6. Quality/Neatness – up to 30 pts
7. Creativity – up to 30 pts