RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECT

This project will count as a TEST GRADE. You will be given 4 days
to complete your machine. Only 3 days will be construction days. You
may only work on it during regular class time. On the 4th day I will

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Machine

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Format: drawing (computer or hand), video,

powerpoint, written paper with picture
(must be professional and well
organized)
What to include: objective of the machine
(final outcome), list of all simple machines
(include what they are made of) and
label/show where they are located, each
event should be labeled with a description
of what is happening (use scientific
terminology when possible)
Requirements
Objective (what it will accomplish)
Original
Contain at least 2 different simple machines
Successfully complete the course within 3
attempts
Contain 6 distinct events (separate parts)
Change in direction
Due at the end of the 4th day (Jan. 29th)

Time: 3-5 minutes

Every group member must participate
Must contribute to the building process
Peer evaluation will factor in
If absent: you are responsible for checking
with your group to see how you can help
grade the machine requirement portion. Provided supplies will be
limited, so you may bring in other materials from home (you MUST
check with me before bringing in any supplies). Below is what
will count towards your grade.

Extra points
Additional 3 points for more than
2 simple machines
Up to 3 points for exceptional
creativity and ingenuity