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Creating My Own Rube Goldberg Machine Lesson PlanCreating My Own Rube Goldberg Machine Lesson Plan
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Creating My Own Rube Goldberg Machine

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Students dissect simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, students gather simple machines from their home to dissect in class. Students investigate the working parts of simple machines and construct a machine based on the designs of Rube Goldberg.

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simple machines

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6 simple machines, everyday tasks, parts of a system, simple machines, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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