After spending this week learning some Physics terms and concepts, eighth graders have broken up into groups to create Rube Goldberg machines. Along with the written explanation, these contraptions will be the unit assessment. If you are unfamiliar with Rube Goldberg machines, please consider Googling a few videos. These devices, which complete a simple task in a complicated manner, have been recently used in several commercials and music videos. It might be helpful for your student if you spent a bit of time with him/her gathering ideas from what you find together!!
Design and construction will begin on Monday, so please help to collect up supplies and materials. I ask, though, that you not spend money on this project, unless you had already planned on purchasing the items. It will be more fun to use things we have/find to create our Rubes.
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