Part 1 Section 1: Illustrate a design of your Rube Goldberg Device using objects you already have in your home
since you will need to build it later. Your illustration/diagram should include the items listed in the checklist
within the lesson. You may choose to draw it freehand and scan or photograph the drawing, or you may use a
computer program to digitally create your device.
Place your illustration/diagram below.
Section 2: Answer the analysis and reflection questions below.
1. Describe your rationale for selecting the materials and structure of your device. How did your choices
support the criteria and constraints of your design?
2. Select two energy conversions in your device and explain the forms of energy involved in those
conversions.
3. Describe any energy transfers at the particle level that can be observed.
4. What type of system does your Rube Goldberg device represent? Describe the conversions in your
device that support your answer.
5. Explain how your Rube Goldberg device design follows the law of conservation of energy