• Who is RUBE GOLDBERG WHAT is it? Here are some sites to help with THAT QUESTION
    Cartoons
    		Toothpaste-
    follow the path
    		Napkin
    		Pencil Sharpener
    Videos
    		Middle School Project-
    give the dog a treat
    		Variety of possibilities
    scroll down to the bottom
    		Three min one
    through entire house

    Begin a NEW WORD document- ASSIGNMENT NAME--> RUBE GOLDBERG             SAVE!!
    • Write a description of how you would describe a RUBE GOLDBERG device to someone who has not had our class.  Be descriptive, be specific!
    • Identify any examples that you know of seeing RUBE GOLDBERG devices in action (think.... MOVIES) change the font color for this section
    • BRAINSTORM any materials that you have seen used in the examples of RUBE GOLDBERG devices.  Add any additional items to your list in contrasting font color
    SAVE!!
    What would we like to create a device for
    • Identify as many MENIAL tasks as you can to create a device so you no longer need to do it.... Put these ideas under the TITLE............ "NOT MY PROBLEM"..........
    • Use dictionary.com to find out what MENIAL is copy and paste the definition you think is most applicable to our project
    • Demonstrate how to change the font style  on your list
    SAVE!!    
    Possible Materials to Use?
     
    What is our goal? Create a CAN CRUSHER check the link for your SCORE SHEET that is summarized below:

    Score Sheet- out of a possible 100 points

    Expectation- ALL entries get posted on your TEAMS WIKI space with a date and the information requested

    Possible Points

     

    Identify the Problem you are solving for

    2

     

    List of materials (Brainstormed and Actually used)

    4

     

    Dated daily log entries explaining and describing what was worked on or completed

    10

     

    Minimum of at least 2 diagrams showing plans and alterations must be labeled

    10

     

    Written description on how the simple machine is used  and how it was created

    8

    Product- Incorporates 4 working machines


     

    LEVER- simple machine #1

    10

     

    PULLEY- simple machine #2

    10

     

    CHOICE- simple machine #3

    10

     

    CHOICE- Simple machine #4

    10

    Results- Height of can after being CRUSHED

     

     

    11.1-12 cm

    0

     

    8.1-11.0 cm

    8

     

     

    4.1-8.0 cm

    14

     

    0-4 cm

    20

     

    Creative Neatness

    10

    Oral Presentation

     

     

    describes how the entire machine was put together and works

    5

     

    describes how each simple machine works

    5




     

    You will be working on TEAMS for this project- GIRLS VS BOYS VS BOYS & GIRLS
    • EVERYONE must be involved
    • You will be evaluating not only your final project but also how your team works
    • The more you participate, the more you will benefit
    • TAKE TURNS, BE A LEADER, BE A WORKER- no dictators
    Post your log entries on your teams WIKI space
    • date each entry
    • be details and cover everything accomplished
    • identify why changes were made
    • include difficulties and successes
    • every person should make at least 1 entry on the wiki
    See how your classmates have worked through this project as well
    wiki ing
    		wikis
    		using drill
    		sawing
    the set up
    		the write up
    		team work
    		screwing
    construction
    		test run
    		the device
    		the device
    stabalizing
    		action
    		the can
    		going VERTICLE
    Wheel and Axel
    		Let um Loosehammer away
    		the Pathway
    Team Workdisplay
    		sawing
    		Line them Up
    set up
    		drilling for GOLD?
    		set up
    		sawing
    Domino set up
    		smart sawingready for action
    		team work

    		read to see
    		girls results
    		the results
    Girls Explaining
    check out the video- please be patient it takes a bit to load    		Girls In Action
    check out the video- please be patient it takes a bit to load    		Boys Explaining
    check out the video- please be patient it takes a bit to load    		BOYS IN ACTION Take 1
    Take 2
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    Session 3







    FINISH the project by completing the following set of QUESTIONS and complete YOUR answers on YOUR document RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECT- keep the 2 documents open in SPLIT screen to help you out.

    Standards
    National STANDARDS
    • Social, ethical, and human issues
      • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
    • Technology productivity tools
      • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity
      • Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
    • Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
      • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
      • Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
    STANDARDS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERACY:
    • students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design
    • students will develop an understanding of engineering design
    • students will develop and understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving
    • students will develop the abilities to apply the design process
Last Modified on September 13, 2012