Rules+for+the+Rube+Goldberg+Project

 **Introduction** Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist famous for creating diagrams that showed an extremely complicated, complex way to accomplish simple, ordinary tasks. You, too, will follow in the creative footsteps of Mr. Goldberg on the path to simple machine invention.

**Task** You will design and build a working Rube Goldberg machine, a very complicated machine to perform a simple everyday task. You will keep a journal of your progress and write a paper about your project.

**Process**  > . __[|Simple Machines]__ __[|Six simple machines]__ and online quiz
 * 1) Brainstorm (write down) a list of sources where you might find information on Rube Goldberg, simple machines and energy transfer.
 * 2) Also look in the reference section of the library in encyclopedias for information on different types of propellers and Newton’s Laws
 * 3) If you need some Ideas now, review the following websites.
 * 1) Review sample **Rube Goldberg cartoons** at the __[|Rube Goldberg Gallery]__
 * 2) Review the proponents of simple machines at these sites:

 During this process, you will be required to:  --machine must perform a task, this task will be to apply a downward force on a pushbutton switch. --will have 3 to 4 people in a group working on 1 machine --must have at least 9 steps. --must include at least 3 different examples of simple machines. More points for more simple machines --must use various energy transfers (to be discussed later) --must be free standing and able to get through the door --must be able to complete the task more than once --cannot touch machine after it starts --no electrical devices, fires or batteries are allowed   --list of simple machines and how they work --energy transfer and how it is used in your project --labeled diagram of your machine with detailed instructions of your steps
 * 1) Keep a journal as you progress through this project.
 * 2) Draw a labeled diagram of your machine with detailed instructions of your steps.
 * 3) Assemble the materials necessary to build the Rube Goldberg Prject
 * 4) Build your Rube Goldberg machine including the following guidelines:
 * 1) You will demonstrate your machine in a class exhibition.
 * 2) You will also turn in a typed (12-point Arial, double spaced) paper which includes the following:

3. Include in your journal a final analysis/self evaluation on how well you think you did on this project. Include: --What did I do right? --What did I do wrong? --What would I change if I could? --How could I make the project better? You will receive 1 test grade for this project in the following breakdown of 100 points: --**Paper** (35)—included all information requested --**Working machine** (20)—followed guidelines --**Finished product** (35)—has at least 9 steps --**Journal** (5)—turned in on time --**Final Analysis/Self Evaluation** (5)—followed guidelines
 * Evaluation **


 * __Due dates for Physica 1A:__**

Thursday - February 18 - — Submit preliminary project diagram Thursday - February 18 - — Journal check Thursday - March 4 — Final Diagram presentation Thursday - March 18 — Projects due


 * NO late projects will be accepted!**


 * __Due dates for Physica 1B__**

Thursday - February 19 — Submit preliminary project diagram Thursday - February 19 — Journal check Thursday - March 5 — Final Diagram presentation Thursday - March 19 — All Project due  **NO late projects will be accepted!**

 ** Conclusion ** At the end of this project you will become more acquainted with simple machines and energy transfer needed to make a working machine similar to the famous Rube Goldberg cartoons.

The Final stage of your project will be designed to apply a downward force on a pushbutton switch
Teams will be in groups of three or four students.

TEAMS PHYSICS 1 A
Click here for the Official List of the very first ever official team members of the first ever Bentworth High School Rube Goldberg Science Project.

TEAMS PHYSICS 1 B
Click here for the Official List of the very first ever official team members of the first ever Bentworth High School Rube Goldberg Science Project.

After reading the above, meet with your team members in your group and share your ideas. Begin putting together all your ideas to create one of the best projects ever.

All paper work that is required is to be a joint effort by all of your team members. If there is an issue with a team member, it will be addressed.

Thats it for today - Have Fun