Rube Goldberg Design Lesson
by Kasi Johnson
This lesson will implement chain reactions and simple machines into a Rube Goldberg invention. Students will learn about the Rube Goldberg and his crazy inventions. They will then create their own Rube Goldberg design invention and use the simple machines and chain reactions.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/111r3bjoVy88ALkH3WfgyCkbMMH6De-dNc9L4sjd…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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