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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4.  The introduction of something new.
 A new idea, method or device.
 The product of` new combinations or
patterns.

6. 1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
AssociativeThinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation

8.  Fixed Mindsets based upon failures.
 Nurture a “Can Do” attitude
 Encourage constant questioning
 Look for connections
 Challenge your learners
 Support their innovations

10. “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

11. Inventions of
Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts
1914- 1964

12. 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

16. 1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
AssociativeThinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation

17. How do I get the Marble
in the Bucket?

18.  Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball
in the bucket
 Show photo of students brainstorming
 Show list of ideas they created

19.  Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball
in the bucket
 Show photo of students brainstorming
 Show list of ideas they created

20. Kinesthetic Learners

23. 1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
AssociativeThinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation

25. InventTomorrow links
Rube Ideas videos

26.  Identify
machines/ideas
 Videos
 Experience
 Imagination

29. How It Works
Watch It Work

32. 1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
AssociativeThinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation

36. 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.

45. Develop a Problem-
Based Learning mindset
 Initiate an essential
question.
 Provide some process
structure.
 Identify deliverables but
don’t strictly define the
contents.

46. • Language
• Concepts
• Process

47. • Science
• Tech
• Writing

49.  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.

51. Journaling the Process
 Reflecting on what they
created.
 Sharing own feeling.
 Commenting on others’
reflections.

54. 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

55. Dave Fox – Rube Works Designer
Electric Eggplant

56.  Invented in MineCraft
 Video recorded the inventions
 Shared with class
 Invented At Home
 Video recorded the inventions
 Shared them with class

57. Shooting a Basket
Setting off Fireworks