The Coolest Machine Ever!

The Coolest Machine Ever!

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Physics, Engineering, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video introduces a Cheese Serving Machine, a fun invention using simple machines like levers and pulleys. It explains how the machine works through a series of chain reactions, similar to a Rube Goldberg machine. The video also provides a brief history of Rube Goldberg, his engineering background, and his humorous, complex inventions. Viewers are encouraged to design and build their own Rube Goldberg machines, emphasizing creativity and the use of simple machines.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the two simple machines used in the Cheese Serving Machine?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the lever in the invention works.

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Explain the role of the pulley in the Cheese Serving Machine.

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What is a Rube Goldberg machine and how does it relate to the invention?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was Rube Goldberg's profession and how did it influence his work?

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What is the significance of using a chain reaction in Rube Goldberg's inventions?

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How can someone create their own Rube Goldberg machine?

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