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!