Science
CURRICULUM FOCUS
We are learning to design and create our own Rube Goldberg Machine. These machines are a great way to see all the forces that we have been studying in action.
VOCABULARY
Design: A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.
Machine: A device used to make work easier.
Engineer: A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING
When creating your machine make sure it has parts that have:
- Push
- Pull
- Pulleys
- Ramps
- Lever