Week+3--Feb+28-March+4+(Rube+Goldberg+Continued...)


 * This week you will:**
 * 1. Continue to learn to identify simple machines and explain how they work**
 * 2. Learn about Rube Goldberg and the use of simple machines in his cartoons**
 * 3. Look for and identify simple machines at school and at home**
 * 4. Plan and create your own Rube Goldberg inspired creation using simple machines**

__Step One__ Can you remember all of the simple machines and what they do? Use the links below to review: [] [] []

__Step Two__ Do you need to see more Rube Goldberg projects designed by kids to help you to develop your plan? Check out this link: [|Rube Goldberg Projects]

Or, watch the videos that we watched in class. [|Rube Goldberg Lightswitch] [|Rube Goldberg Honda Commercial] [|Water the Dog Video]

__Step Three__

Your assignment (with a partner) is to construct a 5 step (or greater) machine to do a common household task. You must use a minimum of three simple machines.

Print the following assignment sheet for more details: [|Batteries Not Included.doc]

Have fun!

__Additional Activities and Resources__ Play the following simple machine games: [|Simple Machine Diagram Game]

[|Goldberger To Go PBS Website]

[|Rube Goldberg Machines with Steps Explained]