collect more later. Avoid fire or dangerous chemicals or anything that goes against school policy! If you are not sure please check with me before your bring it in!! .If there is anything I can provide for you let me know. You are welcome to have it if I have it! Now play with the things! What can the car bump into or knock down? Can the string pull something up? What can push the ball down the cardboard ramp? Try it out! Get a piece of paper and start writing down any idea that pops into your head. This is called brainstorming. No matter how crazy the idea seems, just write it down for later. Even if you don't use it, it may help you think of more things. This is called brain storming! Remember not to overlook the most important element of an outstanding Rube Golberg machine: WACKINESS! Rube saw the humor in every situation!! You do not need to spend money to do this. Just look for silly, interesting things around your home to help you. GO CRAZY! A true Rube Golberg machine would be boring without some common household items (old toys, toilet plunger, egg beater, mousetrap, typewriter...). Also remember to follow the rubric for requirements! Please refrain from using kits. This project is intended to also encourage the students to apply their creativity. Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ 5 Points
Rube Goldberg Project – Rubric Remember to always aim to get the highest amount of points possible in category. Due 2/3/15 Blue Print Criteria Pts Section 1 0 1 2 3 4 “Blue Print” Drawing No drawing. Does not show entire project, or incomplete. Complete, with portions that are difficult to understand. Complete, easy to understand, Complete, easy to understand, organized, typed. # Steps 0-1 2-3 Steps 4-6 Steps 7-9 Steps 10 + Steps Steps well labeled on drawing with step number, and type of machine involved. No labels Steps labeled. Steps labeled correctly. Steps labeled correctly in sequence. Steps labeled correctly in sequence with correct type of machine. Grade A = 11-12; B = 9-10; C = 8; D = 7; F= 0-6 Due 2/12/15 Physical Structure Criteria (3-D Working Model) Pts Section 2 0 1 2 Apparatus is physically in the room and holds together. No Apparatus. Apparatus is in the room, and does not fall apart. Apparatus is in the room, does not fall apart, and appears to be Apparatus is on a solid Apparatus is not on a solid platform and/or needs assistance standing from Apparatus is on a platform. Apparatus is on a solid platform of good construction.
platform of some sort. Project fits through the classroom door. Project does not fit through the door. Project fits through the door. Apparatus does not create a mess. Project creates a mess when task is fully completed. Project creates a minimal mess when fully completed. Project does not create a mess when fully completed. Apparatus does not launch, shoot, or catapult anything against people, the wall or the ceiling. Apparatus launches, shoots, or catapults anything against people, the wall or the ceiling. Apparatus does not launch, shoot, or catapult anything against people, the wall or the ceiling. A = 9-10; B = 8; C = 7; D = 6; F = 0-5 2/12/15 2/13/15 Presentation and Task Completion Criteria (All students are required to present to get the points.) Pts Section 3 0 1 2 3 Apparatus works Apparatus does not work. Apparatus works on fourth, fifth, or sixth trial. Apparatus works on third trial. Apparatus works on the first or second trial. Correct identification of the simple machines in the project. Incorrect verbal identification of the simple machines in the project. Correct verbal identification of 50% of the simple machines in the project. Correct verbal identification of 75% of the simple machines in the project Correct verbal identification of of the simple machines in the project No simple machine is More than 3 simple machines More than 2 simple machines 1 simple machine is used more No simple machine is used more than 5 times.
used more than 5 are used more than 5 are used more than 5 times. than 5 times. At least 4 different simple machine types are used. Only 1 simple machine type used. 2 different simple machine types are used. 3 different simple machine types are used. 4-6 different simple machine types are used. Grade A = 11-12; B = 9-10; C = 8; D = 7; F= 0-6