Rube Goldberg Machine Planning Packet

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Engineering

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create a student packet with colorful images for the following: Rube Goldberg Machine Project – Student Planning Packet Group Members Part 1: Understanding the Challenge Your group’s goal is to: Use at least two simple machines to build a section of a large class Rube Goldberg machine that helps complete the final task: ✅ ______________________________________________ (Teacher fills in: e.g., “Knock a cup off a platform.”) Checklist Your section must: Include at least 2 simpl...

This resource outlines a project where students design and construct a section of a Rube Goldberg machine incorporating at least two simple machines. The primary learning objective is to transfer energy effectively from one group's entry point to the next, ensuring that the final trigger is robust enough to activate subsequent machines. It provides a checklist of different simple machines (like levers, pulleys, and wheels) and a structured plan for students to document their design process, material inventory, testing phases, and iterative improvements. The project not only encourages creativity and critical thinking but also emphasizes teamwork and safety throughout the engineering process.