Catchy Title for Machine Picture Name: School: Science Teacher: Classroom Teacher: Due Date: Grade: 6 th School District: Irvine Unified School District Student s Name 1
Table of Contents Table of Contents. 2 Abstract.. Task Identification..... Background Research... Numbered Sketch with Explanation Materials Problem Solving Log Conclusion Documented Success.. Resources Cited. Appendices.... **(Note to students & parents: numbers will vary depending on child s length of Background Research)** 2 Student s Name
Abstract My machine will pop a balloon. The major materials I used were blah, blah, blah. The basic event sequence is blah to blah to blah. Common problems I faced were blah, blah, blah. To overcome this, I did blah, blah, blah. On average, each trial took blah, blah, blah trials. The most common simple machine was My results showed that blah, blah, blah. In conclusion, blah, blah, blah. ** (Note to students & parents: This is a 1-2 paragraph summary of the entire project and is the LAST thing the kids type up. Follow this format: 1. Task Identification: What is the final task for you machine? 2. Materials: List major equipment and creative materials used. 3. Building the machine: A. What is a quick summary of your event sequence? B. What were some common problems you faced? C. Describe scientifically how you typically overcame the problems. D. On average, how many trials did it take you for each event to work successfully? E. What was the most common simple machine you used throughout the machine? 4. Results: Does your machine work consistently by now or are there still some issues that occasionally cause you problems? 5. Conclusion: Briefly describe the best and worst parts about building your machine and what you learned from this experience.)** Student s Name 3
My machine will pop a balloon. Task Identification **(Note to students & parents: This is one sentence that includes states what your final, simple event will be and should be in the format My machine will )** 4 Student s Name
Background Research Summary There should be: One paragraph defining and explaining potential energy: o Gravitational, elastic, chemical, electrical One paragraph defining and explaining kinetic energy: o Radiant (light waves), thermal (heat waves), motion (moving), sound (vibrations) One-two paragraphs defining and giving examples of the 6 types of simple machines: o Pulley, wheel & axle, lever, wedge, inclined plane, screw **(Note to students & parents: This is 1 2 pages of information and definitions relevant to the machine. It needs to be in your own words and in paragraph/essay format.)** Student s Name 5
Numbered Sketch with Explanation Sketch: Sketch: Sketch: Event 1: Event 2: Event 3: Simple Machine: Simple Machine: Simple Machine: Event Description: Event Description: Event Description: 6 Student s Name
Sketch: Sketch: Sketch: Event 4: Event 5: Event 6: Simple Machine: Simple Machine: Simple Machine: Event Description: Event Description: Event Description: **(Note to students & parents: This should be a detailed diagram of the machine in the correct order sequence. Each event is complete when there is a complete energy transfer to the next event. BE SPECIFIC. More events are allowed, but only 6 will be graded.)** Student s Name 7
Materials Item Quantity Total Cost Supplier 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. ** (Note to students & parents: List of all materials needed to build your machine and their amounts in metric units {examples: grams [g], centimeters [cm], milliliters [ml], Celcius [C], etc}. Be SPECIFIC.)** 8 Student s Name
Problem Solving Log Log Date: _10/30/2014 Final Event Sketch: Event#: 1 Event Description: The can will roll down the ramp and hit the water wheel. Number of attempts until successful energy transfer to next event: 1 Problem with design: _There was no problem with the design. Specific design change: _No changes were needed. Scientific reason for change: _There was enough gravitational potential energy from the start of this event because I had the ramp at a steep enough angle to begin with. Simple Machine(s) used (sample pictures below) if applicable: _inclined plane & wheel and axle (This is an example; there should be ONE Log for EVERY event minimum of 6 Problem Solving Log entries) Student s Name 9
Paragraph 1: (Introductory paragraph) Conclusion Identifies the task and how you came up with the task o We came up with the idea Why did you choose to build a Rube Goldberg machine o I chose this option because Paragraph 2: (Discuss building) Summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of the machine o My machine works really well during the event Explains unexpected struggles, accomplishments, or surprises o While building my machine How did you deal with any failures and lessons for dealing with them o The was an issue o I figured out that Paragraph 3: (Discuss your materials) Describes where supplies came from & cost o I thought to use the after a trip to... Describes which materials were the most useful/sturdy/weak The was Paragraph 4: (Concluding paragraph) Observations about energy transfer in your machine o The potential energy started at event o The kinetic energy continued Future plans for the machine o In the future o **(Note to students & parents: This is a 1 2 page summary of your machine in which you introduce your machine, discuss the details of the building process, what materials you used and why, and summarize the energy transfer throughout the events. Follow the more detailed description outlined in the Pink Packet under How to write an Energized Conclusion.)** 10 Student s Name
Documented Success (Only one parent verification is necessary for partner projects). I verify that my child,, built a Rube Goldberg Machine on his/her own with minimal, yet supportive help from me and/or other family members. I personally observed an at-home successful completion of the Identified Task in at least one trial from start to finish on, 2014. My child will be showing (circle one option): A) A working model demonstration to the Science Lab Teacher OR- B) A video proving the Machine accomplished the Identified Task. Print: Sign: Date: **(Note to students & parents: This is half of the proof required for the successful completion of the task. This must be filled out and then visual proof needs to be demonstrated to the Science Lab teacher.)** Student s Name 11
Resources Cited Henderson, T. (01 January 2000) Newton s Laws of Motion, The Physics Classroom, 24 September 2012, <http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/> Lafferty, P. (1999) Force and Motion, New York City, New York, DK Publishing, Inc., D. (1993) Gravitation, The New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, New York City, New York, Grolier Incorporated **(Note to students & parents: Alphabetical list of all the resources used to find Background Research. You need to have a minimum of 3 total resources {1 book, 1 internet, and 1 your choice].)** 12 Student s Name
Appendices Appendix A: Rough draft of Identification of Task Appendix B: Rough draft of Background Research and Resources Cited Appendix C: Online printouts and resources used Appendix D: Rough draft of Materials List and Numbered Sketch with Explanation Appendix E: Handwritten notes and rough drafts for Problem Solving Logs Appendix F: Rough draft of Conclusion/Reflection and Abstract **(Note to parents: These are suggested Appendices. If your child doesn t have all of these items, that s okay, but rough drafts are REQUIRED so include as many of the rough drafts as possible.)** Student s Name 13