how rube goldberg lead our 6th graders to pursue their passions in stem

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How Rube Goldberg Lead Our 6 th Graders to Pursue Their Passions in STEM ITEC Conference October 14, 2014

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A journey on the Rube Goldberg tour taken by a roomful of 6th grade students, a 6th grade teacher, and a crazy professor.

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  • 1. ITEC ConferenceOctober 14, 2014

2. Griffin Gonzalez 7th grader -WSRMS Mason Boevers 7th grader -WSRMS Ryan Sand 7th grader WSRMS Vince Law 7th grader -WSRMS Liesa Bailey 6th grade teacher -WSRMS Leigh Zeitz Professor - UNI 3. Artwork Copyright and TM Goldberg Inc.All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG is aregistered Trademark of the Rube Goldberg Inc.All materials used with permission.Rubegoldberg.com 4. Inspirational Speaker Identify their passions Grouped 6th graders Aligned with Standards Expressed themselvesthrough Blogging, Research Projects, iMovies 5. How do I get the Marblein the Bucket? 6. Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ballin the bucket Show photo of students brainstorming Show list of ideas they created 7. Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ballin the bucket Show photo of students brainstorming Show list of ideas they created 8. Kinesthetic Learners 9. Invent Tomorrow linksRube Ideas videos 10. Identifymachines/ideas Videos Experience Imagination 11. How It WorksWatch It Work 12. 1. Identify the Simple Task.2. List the parts of the simpletask.3. Discuss how the parts worktogether4. Diagram an invention with1. At least 15 ideas.2. Uses at least 3 forms ofenergy.5. Set up a plan for how itwould be built. 13. Develop a Problem-Based Learning mindset Initiate an essentialquestion. Provide some processstructure. Identify deliverables butdont strictly define thecontents. 14. Language Concepts Process 15. Science Tech Writing 16. Science PS 2-1 Designs a solution to a problem involvingNewtons 3rd Law PS 2-2 Designs an experiment to show effects ofNewtons 2nd law Technology 21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in thedesign and development of innovative tech productsand problem solving 21.6-8.TL.4 Use critical thinking to conduct research,solve problems, and make informed decisions usingappropriate tech tools and resources. 17. Journaling the Process Reflecting on what theycreated. Sharing own feeling. Commenting on othersreflections. 18. Inventing is likewriting a book. You getto have fun imaginingnew things, and whenyoure done you feel likeyou accomplishedsomething. That why Ithink inventing is coolbeans. - Griffin 19. Were starting a new project, and I think wehave some pretty good ideas! Were creating aLego robot to transport a chip into a bowl ofsalsa. The only thing is, we have to get the chipback out, so thats a challenge.I think its awesome that we get to use ourcreativity so much, and create machines thatyou have fun thinking of. Also, getting to seethe other group inventions is pretty cool too. 20. Invented in MineCraft Video recorded the inventions Shared with class Invented At Home Video recorded the inventions Shared them with class 21. Shooting a BasketSetting off Fireworks 22. Turn a book pageShoot a Felt Marker