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Rube Goldberg Machine

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This is a multi-day project using the Engineering Design Process where students build and test a machine using at least 5 simple machines and identify all the energy transformations that occur in their machine.
Can be as simple as a few materials or more complex by allowing students to bring materials from home.

Lesson Grade Level

6th Grade

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