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Rube Goldberg Device using Simple Machines
Rube Goldberg Device
Students must design and build a Rube Goldberg structure that utilizes at least 3 simple machines. Students will draw a plan that will demonstrate at least 3 transfers of energy.
Rubric Code:
U2324CC
By
sflick
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Rube Goldberg Device
(Systems in Action)
Excellent
10 pts
Good
8 pts
Fair
6 pts
Poor
4 pts
Design Process
(Initiating & Planning)
Excellent
The drawing thoroughly includes;
-3 or more detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed
-all of the supplies and materials needed along with who is responsible for collecting them
-a prediction & justification of which forces will act upon the moving parts
Good
The drawing effectively includes;
-3 detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed
-most of the supplies and materials needed along with who is responsible for collecting them
-a prediction & justification of which forces will act upon the moving parts
Fair
The drawing shows;
-1-2 detailed and labelled simple machines that result in a task being performed
-some of the supplies needed
-a simple prediction of which forces will act upon the moving parts
Poor
The drawing shows, in a limited way;
-1-2 simple machines that result in a task being performed
-some of the supplies needed
-a simple prediction of which forces will act upon the moving parts (or no prediction is included)
Simple Machines
(Performing & Recording)
Excellent
The Rube Goldberg device includes;
-3 or more simple machines that work as planned, without human interference
Good
The Rube Goldberg device includes;
-3 simple machines that work as planned, without human interference
Fair
The Rube Goldberg device includes;
-2 simple machines that works, with or without human interference
Poor
The Rube Goldberg device includes;
-1 simple machine that works, with or without human interference
Problem Solving
(Analyzing & Interpreting)
Excellent
Students can thoroughly;
-identify and explain
what changes could be
made to the design or building process to improve the device
and give reasons for these changes
Good
Students can effectively;
-identify and explain
what changes could be
made to the design or building process to improve the device
and give reasons for these changes
Fair
Students can, with some effectiveness;
-identify and explain
what changes could be
made to the design or building process to improve the device
and give reasons for these changes
Poor
Students can, with limited effectiveness;
-identify and explain
what changes could be
made to the design or building process to improve the device
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Science
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