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To learn about simple machines, students worked in groups to create Rube Goldberg Machines. The goal of these machines is to complete a simple task in a complex way. For example, the students above used a combination of simple machines to turn on a light. The process took about two weeks with lots of trial and error to make sure that their machine would work consistently and was not just a fluke. Students needed to collaborate with each other to troubleshoot where they needed to make adjustments and which parts to add or remove to ensure that their machine would work successfully.
If students aren't able to make one physically due to space limitations, there are several online games and apps they could play that are inspired by Rube Goldberg Machines! Click below to try some out! http://www.engineering.com/GamesPuzzles/DynamicSystems.aspx (Free) https://www.rubegoldberg.com/education/rube-works-game/ ($2.99 in the App Store for iOS) Simple Machines game for Primary Grades: https://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/ (Flash required)
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