Rube Goldberg Project

Summary:
In groups students will construct a Rube Goldberg device made completely out of found objects that includes at least 5 simple machines and students will identify the energy transformations that occur in their device.
Materials:
All found objects, nothing store bought. Examples: cardstock, dominoes, cardboard, glue tape, marbles, cups, string, yarn, rulers, etc.
Agenda:
Day 1: Introduce the project using the slides, See what the students already know about Rube Goldberg Machines, Show example videos, Pick partners, Go over project purpose,
Discuss the types of simple machines they need to include in their device show the videos on the slide, Discuss the Energy transfers that could occur in their device, Have students select the job(s) they will take on
Day 2: Go over steps of the project, Have groups brainstorm ideas for their device, have groups create a first idea sketch of their device, At the end of class: the teacher needs to complete the Brainstorming grade assessment, the students need to complete the daily self assessment
Day 3-8: Students will work with their group to build and test and make changes to their Rube Goldberg device, At the end of each class: the students need to complete the daily self assessment
Day 9-10: Students will complete their job duties, using the checklist for reference of what they need to complete, Students will complete their final self-assessment, The group will use the grading rubrics to assess their project before turning it in
Day 11-12: Groups will present their project presentations to the class and demonstrate their Rube Goldberg device to everyone