1. Rube Goldberg Project
Mr. Leib
Science

2. Read page 21 in the Models & Designs book
The Path to Invention
Read page 21 in the
Models & Designs book
Ask yourself:
What is a Rube Goldberg invention?
What are the features that are included in a Goldberg conceptual model?

3. “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk
“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” —Thomas Edison ( )

4. A Rube Goldberg machine is a comical, complicated invention that performs a simple operation.
Mealtime can be messy—but not with this self-operating napkin thought up by cartoonist Rube Goldberg!

5. WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF A RUBE GOLDBERG CONCEPTUAL DRAWING?

6. HONDA Commercial Rube Goldberg Style

7. Let’s try one!
Use the Rube Goldberg Machine-o-Matic worksheet to create a conceptual model that will deliver a pizza to you.
You may brainstorm with a partner or group prior to completing the paper.
How did we do?

8. The Rube Goldberg Project
The project should be completed in 3 basic steps.
Brainstorming & Blueprint
Conceptual Drawing
Sharing in small groups
Grades will be given for each step in the process.

9. Task #1 Brainstorm & Blue Print
Brainstorm and decide on a goal for your machine. The goal is the last step in your model.
Briefly write out the 10 steps that your device would complete in order to reach the final goal.
Write down the name of a device for each of the 10 steps that could complete the task.
Turn in your plan for your teacher’s approval.

10. The possibilities are endless!
Invention Goal Ideas
Crush a can
Close a door
Fill a water glass
Turn on the radio
Brush teeth
Throw a water balloon
Kick a football
Wash dishes
Pour syrup on a pancake
Drop money in a piggy bank
The possibilities are endless!

11. Task #2 Conceptual Drawing
Your drawing must contain at least 10 steps.
Create a blueprint (cartoon drawing) of your machine.
Number or letter each step of your machine.
On the back of your drawing, explain each step.

12. Task #3 Presenting
You will explain and present your conceptual model to a small group of your classmates.
Classmates will provide feedback on your model.

13. FAQ Can I have a partner? What happens if I am absent?
You may brainstorm with a partner or group, but ultimately you must each turn in your own conceptual model.
What happens if I am absent?
You will have to make up the work.
How do I get a grade?
I will be using a rubric to score your final project
There will be components on the rubric that evaluate how well you were on task, how complete your blueprint was, the quality of your final conceptual model, and your ability to explain the steps of your model effectively to your classmates.

14. Some Examples…

16. Physical Model
If you choose to actually build a physical model of your conceptual model, please video it to bring in and show us how it works. The video should be ed to me. You can also download the Google Drive App to your phone and video it and share with me.

17. Examples

18. Other Links http://vimeo.com/59920317