building specifications: design cycle build page
Contents of this page: Simple Machines, Physics, Potential and Kinetic Energy, Build Test Information
Each team's KIS Rube Goldberg Machine will have:
Each team's KIS Rube Goldberg Machine will have:
- 3 "ACTIONS"
- 2 POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCES
- 1 WORKING KIS RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE
from simple machines...to PHYSICS
One of the defining characteristics of Homo Sapiens (Humans) is the ability to make and use tools. From tools, humans learned to make Simple Machines and began a long march of civilizations that led to us. Your Rube Goldberg machine will be made of many types of simple machines.
Understanding simple machines will make building your Rube Goldberg machine easier. *Hint Hint* Use the correct names of simple machines in your Daily Video Reflection Diary and in your Final Report to show your understanding of the science of Rube Goldberg machines
Understanding simple machines will make building your Rube Goldberg machine easier. *Hint Hint* Use the correct names of simple machines in your Daily Video Reflection Diary and in your Final Report to show your understanding of the science of Rube Goldberg machines
7 Types of Simple Machines:
Check out these websites and their interactive features to learn more and then do your own Google searches for more info!