Forces and Simple Machines
What is a machine?
A machine is a device that makes objects move or that stops objects from moving.
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull on an object.
Can you see any machines in the classroom?
What machines do you use at home?
A machine is a device that makes objects move or that stops objects from moving.
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull on an object.
Can you see any machines in the classroom?
What machines do you use at home?
http://edheads.org/simple-machines
http://www.manchestergate.net/rube-goldberg-interactives.html
OK Go - This Too Shall Pass
List the simple machines you see in this video
Rube Goldberg
Challenge:
In a group of 2-3 people, create a Rube Goldberg Machine that uses a minimum of 3 different objects and has a minimum of 3 chain reactions.
In a group of 2-3 people, create a Rube Goldberg Machine that uses a minimum of 3 different objects and has a minimum of 3 chain reactions.