Rube Goldberg Project

Assignment- Construct and explain a Rube Goldberg Machine to accomplish a simple task.

Link To Rube Goldberg Gallery

http://www.rube-goldberg.com/show.html

1. Design of Rube Goldberg Device

1. brainstorm ideas about what type of goals you wish to accomplish with this type of device (light candle, get you out of bed, etc) and fill in the blanks in table below
2. Do literature search (minimum two different sources) to find out about simple machines and how they work. Determine what machines would be best for your device
3. List ways energy could be transformed form one form to another and fill in table.
4. Determine machines that could be used to make these transformations. You need to include at least one of each of the simple machines in your design. Fill in table below.
5. Decide on a Rube Goldberg that could be built to accomplish one of these goals

1. Explanation of Rube Goldberg Device (paper)

1. Submit a lab report (typed or blue/black ink) including the following clearly labeled sections
2. Purpose
   Describe the purpose of your project. This should be a statement of the objective of your machine
3. Description of the Model/Poster
   Describe, in detail, the parts of your machine and how it would work. Include reference information in this section.
4. Theoretical Background
   Describe the energy transformations that take place in this section.
5. Discussion of Possible Problems
   Describe in detail any problems or difficulties this device would have in completing its goal. Discuss its reliability. Discuss the possible energy losses or machine malfunctions that might take place over time.
6. Bibliography
   Minimum of 2 sources (excluding text)

1. Creation of Rube Goldberg Device (poster/model/videotape)
   Design your Rube Goldberg and produce one of the following

1. Poster of Machine (label
2. Model of Machine (labeled)
3. Videotape of Machine working (describe parts on videotape)