The Rube Goldberg Learning Activity

The Rube GoldbergLearning Activity

Rube Goldberg Activity

Problem SolvingProblem Solving Simple MachinesSimple Machines Construction Construction

TechniquesTechniques CraftsmanshipCraftsmanship

Design Must Include:

Six simple machinesSix simple machines Accept energy from previous teamAccept energy from previous team Deliver energy to next teamDeliver energy to next team Demonstrate quality constructionDemonstrate quality construction Demonstrate craftsmanshipDemonstrate craftsmanship

Planning the Design

1. Define a Problem

2. Brainstorm

3. Research and Generate Ideas

4. Identify Criteria and Specify Constraints

5. Explore Possibilities

6. Select an Approach

7. Develop a Design Proposal

8. Make a Model or Prototype

9. Test and Evaluate the Design using Specifications

10. Refine the Design

11. Create or Make Solution

12. Communicate Processes & Results

The Design Process

Planning the Design

Quality Construction

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship v. Non-Acceptable

Craftsmanship v. Non-Acceptable

2007 OSU Teams

1 Darin & David T.1 Darin & David T. 2 Rodney & Scott2 Rodney & Scott 3 Arif & Brett3 Arif & Brett 4 Michael & Rachel 4 Michael & Rachel 5 Gultekin & Jack5 Gultekin & Jack 6 William & David B.6 William & David B. 7 Steve & Leonel7 Steve & Leonel 8 Todd & Tyrone8 Todd & Tyrone

Rube Goldberg is Fun for Kids!