building innovative thikning through rube goldberg inventions
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The introduction of something new.
A new idea, method or device.
The product of` new combinations or
patterns.
1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
Associative Thinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation
Fixed Mindsets based upon failures.
Nurture a “Can Do” attitude
Encourage constant questioning
Look for connections
Challenge your learners
Support their innovations
“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.”
Nikola Tesla
Inventions of Professor Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts
1914- 1964
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1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
Associative Thinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation
How do I get the Marble in the Bucket?
Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball in the bucket
Show photo of students brainstorming Show list of ideas they created
Students Brainstorm 10 ways to get the ball in the bucket
Show photo of students brainstorming Show list of ideas they created
Kinesthetic Learners
1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
Associative Thinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation
Invent Tomorrow links
Rube Ideas videos
Identify machines/ideas
Videos
Experience
Imagination
How It Works
Watch It Work
1. Curiosity
2. Collaboration
3. Integrative and
Associative Thinking
4. Bias toward Action and
Experimentation
1. Identify the Simple Task.2. List the parts of the simple
task.3. Discuss how the parts work
together4. 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.
Develop a Problem-Based Learning mindset
Initiate an essential question.
Provide some process structure.
Identify deliverables but don’t strictly define the contents.
• Language
• Concepts
• Process
• Science
• Tech
• Writing
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.
Journaling the Process
Reflecting on what they created.
Sharing own feeling.
Commenting on others’ reflections.
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
Dave Fox – Rube Works DesignerElectric Eggplant
Invented in MineCraft
Video recorded the inventions
Shared with class
Invented At Home
Video recorded the inventions
Shared them with class
Shooting a Basket
Setting off Fireworks
