Rube Goldberg Design Process Packet
Rube Goldberg Design Process Packet
Rube Goldberg Design Process Packet
Limitations/Criteria:
1. The entire project must fit on or fall directly off a single workshop table that will be provided.
a. Smaller platforms may be given if needed to glue parts of project down.
2. Dominos may only be used as a transitional part of the project, should not be excessive (determined
my teacher).
3. Once the machine is set off, there can be no outside help to keep it running.
4. Any other limitations/criteria may be subject to change, added onto, or removed at instructor’s
discretion.
Requirements:
1. The RG machine must set off a catapult at the end of its run time.
2. The machine should run for at least 30 continuous seconds without outside help.
3. You must use at least 3 different simple machines throughout the project.
2. Research information (This is your simple machine activity sheet. 60pts possible)
3. Generate Possible Concepts (Directions: Sketch a 10 second portion of your Rube Goldberg machine. Be
sure to label what you are drawing, include at least 2 simple machines and provide estimated dimensions.
10 pts possible: 3pts for labels, 2 pts for SMs, 2pts for dimensions, 3 pts for time)
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4. Select & Design the Best Solution (Directions: Design what you think will be the best idea for this
challenge. Draw it out on whiteboards, sheets of paper or a shared google doc. Be sure to include your 3
simple machines, what you predict to be 30 seconds worth of project (checked by Mr. Basham), and how
you will set off the given catapult. Be as detailed as possible by labeling each part of your project and
providing estimated dimensions. 30pts possible: 3pts per SM, 10pts for approved design, 8pts for labels)
Name: Period: Group #:
5. Build & Test the solution: (Directions: Complete 3 timed tests & 3 other tests of your choice before the
final testing day. Be sure to fill in each part of the tests. 20pts possible: 2pts each for test 1-3, 4pts each
for test 4-6)
Did your machine have any Did your machine have any Did your machine have any
stoppages for the tested section? stoppages for the tested section? stoppages for the tested section?
Yes/no Yes/no Yes/no
6. Evaluate the solution: Directions: Analyze your project from beginning to end. Discuss 2 celebrations you
had throughout the project, in detail. These are the things that went well in your project. Then discuss 2
struggles you had throughout the project, in detail. These are the things that were big challenges for you
or your group. Then discuss 2 ways to improve your project. What would you do differently to improve
your project if you were given another chance? (10pts possible)
Name: Period: Group #: