Rube Goldberg
Machines Unit
GATE Spring 2022
Learning Objectives
Understand the basic simple machines
Evaluate mechanical advantage of simple machines
Design simple and compound machines.
Who was Rube Goldberg
https://vimeo.com/21590227
Lesson 1: Draw a
simple machine
cartoon
Pulley
6 types of machines
Wedge
Lever
Inclined Plane
Screw
Wheel
Axel
Here is a sample of one of his machines.
Let’s label the simple machines.
Now, it is your
turn to draw a
Rube Goldberg
Machine!
First, select a
task you want
your machine to
accomplish.
Draw a cartoon of your RGM
Your
Your RGM should have 5 simple
machines
Clearly write the task your machine
accomplishes
Label each machine part
Make sure there is an element of
humor in your drawing.