Rube Goldberg Machines

by Stephanie Nichols

Students will view and create examples of energy transfer in this activity that explores chain reactions. Students will summarize their learning and draw a model of their results.

Lesson Grade Level

5th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yMzYpd5QBDfPMCfqoCu5YAuFlIpZEDDF/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing

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