Rube Goldberg Machines
by Stephanie Nichols
Students will view and create examples of energy transfer in this activity that explores chain reactions. Students will summarize their learning and draw a model of their results.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yMzYpd5QBDfPMCfqoCu5YAuFlIpZEDDF/edit?u…Related Content
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