Rube Goldberg 

A project-based unit for 11th graders, where students connect different Rube Goldberg machines by building transition
points that teach people about nutrition and wellness

Unit Overview

The Basics
Experiences:  Novice
Age Group:  16- 17
Group Size:  40 - 45
Hours:   48 hrs

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the function of simple machines
• Learn how simple machines work and how can they be use in connection

Suggested Steps

• Describe the project
  
• Learn about simple machines
• See videos about Rube Goldberg Machines
• Create simple machines
• Explore ramps, pendulums, pulley
• Think about a chain reaction that represents nutrition or wellness
• Create a Rube Goldberg Machines

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