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Building Innovative Thinking through Rube Goldberg Inventions

The document discusses using Rube Goldberg inventions to teach STEM concepts. It promotes an approach of curiosity, collaboration, integrative thinking, and bias toward action. Students are challenged to brainstorm multiple ways to complete a simple task, like getting a ball in a bucket, and diagram complex Rube Goldberg style inventions using different forms of energy. The goal is to develop problem-solving skills through hands-on projects that integrate concepts from various disciplines like science, technology, engineering and math.

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 The introduction of something new.  A new idea, method or device.  The product of` new combinations or patterns.
1. Curiosity 2. Collaboration 3. Integrative and AssociativeThinking 4. Bias toward Action and Experimentation
 Fixed Mindsets based upon failures.  Nurture a “Can Do” attitude  Encourage constant questioning  Look for connections  Challenge your learners  Support their innovations
“Invention is the most important product of [hu]man’s creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery of mind over the material world.” NikolaTesla
Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts 1914- 1964
Artwork Copyright © andTM Goldberg Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG ® is a registeredTrademark of the Rube Goldberg Inc. All materials used with permission. Rubegoldberg.com
1. Curiosity 2. Collaboration 3. Integrative and AssociativeThinking 4. Bias toward Action and Experimentation
How do I get the Marble in the Bucket?
 Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball in the bucket  Show photo of students brainstorming  Show list of ideas they created
 Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball in the bucket  Show photo of students brainstorming  Show list of ideas they created
Kinesthetic Learners
1. Curiosity 2. Collaboration 3. Integrative and AssociativeThinking 4. Bias toward Action and Experimentation
InventTomorrow links Rube Ideas videos
 Identify machines/ideas  Videos  Experience  Imagination
How It Works Watch It Work
1. Curiosity 2. Collaboration 3. Integrative and AssociativeThinking 4. Bias toward Action and Experimentation
1. Identify the SimpleTask. 2. List the parts of the simple task. 3. Discuss how the parts work together 4. Diagram an invention with 1. At least 15 ideas. 2. Uses at least 3 forms of energy. 5. Set up a plan for how it would be built.
Develop a Problem- Based Learning mindset  Initiate an essential question.  Provide some process structure.  Identify deliverables but don’t strictly define the contents.
• Language • Concepts • Process
• Science • Tech • Writing
 Science  PS 2-1 Designs a solution to a problem involving Newton’s 3rd Law  PS 2-2 Designs an experiment to show effects of Newton’s 2nd law  Technology  21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative tech products and problem solving  21.6-8.TL.4 Use critical thinking to conduct research, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate tech tools and resources.
Journaling the Process  Reflecting on what they created.  Sharing own feeling.  Commenting on others’ reflections.
Inventing is like writing a book.You get to have fun imagining new things, and when you’re done you feel like you accomplished something.That why I think inventing is cool beans. - Griffin
Dave Fox – Rube Works Designer Electric Eggplant
 Invented in MineCraft  Video recorded the inventions  Shared with class  Invented At Home  Video recorded the inventions  Shared them with class
Shooting a Basket Setting off Fireworks
Building Innovative Thinking through Rube Goldberg Inventions
Building Innovative Thinking through Rube Goldberg Inventions
Building Innovative Thinking through Rube Goldberg Inventions