Rube Goldberg Device

Summary

Students will design a complex machine to do a simple job. The activity can be done at home or in the classroom.

Materials

Entirely up the student.

• student project sheet (attached)

Instructional Procedures

1. Read the introductory page with students.
2. Go over the directions and requirements for the project.
3. If you access to a model to demonstrate, show students what it should look like. (The Mouse Trap Game is a pre-made Rube Goldberg device.)
4. Have students demonstrate their devices or show their videos to complete the projects.

Assessment Plan

Scoring Rubric:

Bibliography

Lesson Design by Jordan School District Teachers and Staff.