This is the PPT of the presentation that I have given at the AEA1 Technology Integration Conference in Dubuque, Iowa and ISTE '15 in Philadelphia.

1. June 16 & 17
Dubuque, Iowa

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including #TICaea1
Imagine using Rube Goldberg
inventions to teach STEM. I
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6. Inventions of
Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts
1914- 1964

8. Artwork Copyright © andTM Goldberg Inc.
All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG ® is a
registeredTrademark of the Rube Goldberg Inc.
All materials used with permission.
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13. How do I get the Marble
in the Bucket?

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

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

16. Kinesthetic Learners

20. InventTomorrow links
Rube Ideas videos

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

24. How It Works
Watch It Work

31. 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.

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

41. • Language
• Concepts
• Process

42. • Science
• Tech
• Writing

44.  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.

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

49. 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

50. We’re starting a new project, and I think we
have some pretty good ideas!We’re creating a
Lego robot to transport a chip into a bowl of
salsa.The only thing is, we have to get the chip
back out, so that’s a challenge.
I think it’s awesome that we get to use our
creativity so much, and create machines that
you have fun thinking of. Also, getting to see
the other group inventions is pretty cool too.

51. Dave Fox – Rube Works Designer
Electric Eggplant

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

53. Shooting a Basket
Setting off Fireworks

54. Turn a book page
Shoot a Felt Marker

57. 6th GradeTeacher
Waverly-Shell Rock
Middle School