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Wacky Machines
Wacky Machines
Challenge:
Challenge:
Make a complex machine out of everyday items that can put a bottle in a recycling bin.
Make a complex machine out of everyday items that can put a bottle in a recycling bin.
*Do not copy my small example*
1. Watch some awesome videos demonstrating Rube Goldberg machines
2. Review the parts of the assignment
3. Design your own and post it on SeeSaw!
Be sure to add pictures of your plans, building, and final project to the Seesaw
Define
Define
Take a look at some simple machines
Then find some everyday items in your home that you think would be helpful in making a Wacky Machine
OPTIONAL: Make a list of items in your house that you can use as simple machines in your lesson.
Ideate
Ideate
There are 2 pages like the one on the left.
Draw two different Rube Goldberg Machine plans using the materials you found.
Prototype & Test
Prototype & Test
Take the best ideas from your brainstorms and combine them to make your best machine ever!
Test it to see how it works! You will probably need to adjust and change things. Be sure to take pictures of what works and what you have trouble with.
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