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Create a Rube Goldberg-inspired contraption. Create a Rube Goldberg-inspired contraption. Using your knowledge of the 6 simple machines, you must create an original contraption. Your unique contraption must have at least 7 steps and incorporate at least 3 simple machines. Rubric Code: W462W5 By annakcwilliams Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Math Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

YOUR ORIGINAL UNIQUE CONTRAPTION! You will research Rube Goldberg contraptions and simple machines in order to fully understand the process of building your own useful contraption.
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Plan The plan of your contraption must show each progressive step. The machines used must be labelled. You must have a list of materials.	Poor	Fair	Good
Materials You are required to select materials that are safe and suitable for their purpose.	Poor	Fair	Good
Model Your contraption must function smoothly and reliably.	Poor	Fair	Good
Presentation During your presentation, you must properly use the key terms listed above and you must be able to identify the machines used in your contraption.	Poor	Fair	Good
Usefulness of Contraption You must write a complete report describing your contraption, and its usefulness. Be sure to describe each step in the process, naming each simple machine and describing each step. There must also be a diagram of your final contraption attached.	Poor	Fair	Good
Required Elements Your final contraction must have at least 7 steps and incorporate at least 3 different simple machines.	Poor	Fair	Good