Rube Goldberg Project

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Rube Goldberg Project
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The Path to Invention

• Read page 21 in the
• Models Designs book
• Ask yourself
• What is a Rube Goldberg invention?
• What are the features that are included in a
  Goldberg conceptual model?

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To invent, you need a good imagination and a
pile of junk.Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
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A Rube Goldberg machineis a comical,
complicated inventionthat performs a simple
operation.
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WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF A RUBE GOLDBERG
CONCEPTUAL DRAWING?
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HONDA CommercialRube Goldberg Style

• http//teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id1595
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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vJmnRJ2M4eik

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Lets try one!

• Use the Rube Goldberg Machine-o-Matic worksheet
  to create a conceptual model that will deliver a
  pizza to you.
• You may brainstorm with a partner or group prior
  to completing the paper.
• How did we do?

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The Rube Goldberg Project

• The project should be completed in 3 basic steps.
  
• Brainstorming Blueprint
• Conceptual Drawing
• Sharing in small groups
• Grades will be given for each step in the
  process.

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Task 1 Brainstorm Blue Print

• Brainstorm and decide on a goal for your machine.
  The goal is the last step in your model.
• Briefly write out the 10 steps that your device
  would complete in order to reach the final goal.
• Write down the name of a device for each of the
  10 steps that could complete the task.
• Turn in your plan for your teachers approval.

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Invention Goal Ideas

• Crush a can
• Close a door
• Fill a water glass
• Turn on the radio
• Brush teeth
• Throw a water balloon
• Kick a football
• Wash dishes
• Pour syrup on a pancake
• Drop money in a piggy bank
• The possibilities are endless!

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Task 2 Conceptual Drawing

• Your drawing must contain at least 10 steps.
• Create a blueprint (cartoon drawing) of your
  machine.
• Number or letter each step of your machine.
• On the back of your drawing, explain each step.

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Task 3Presenting

• You will explain and present your conceptual
  model to a small group of your classmates.
• Classmates will fill out a form and provide
  feedback on your model.

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FAQ

• Can I have a partner?
• You may brainstorm with a partner or group, but
  ultimately you must each turn in your own
  conceptual model.
• What happens if I am absent?
• You will have to make up the work.
• How do I get a grade?
• I will be using a rubric to score your final
  project
• There will be components on the rubric that
  evaluate how well you were on task, how complete
  your blueprint was, the quality of your final
  conceptual model, and your ability to explain the
  steps of your model effectively to your
  classmates.

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Some Examples
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Extra Credit

• If you choose to actually build a physical model
  of your conceptual model, free homework passes
  will be given!

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Examples
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Other Links

• http//vimeo.com/59920317
• http//www.youtube.com/embed/AA56LgpFbSw?rel0
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vqybUFnY7Y8w
• http//www.rubegoldberg.com/?pagevideogallery_id
  video_id4519filter
• http//pbskids.org/zoom/games/goldburgertogo/rubeg
  ame.html