Our first week back was very busy! We have been working on updating our Artist's Profile books, completing our own stories about what we LOVE about winter, and beginning a new science unit on simple machines.
For the next few weeks we be learning about simple machines and a man named Rube Goldberg. We will be exploring the six simple machines and how they will help us with a science challenge - to make a Rube Goldberg device!
Rube Goldberg devices are, in the words of the inventor, “symbol of man’s capacity for exerting maximum effort to achieve minimal results.” Generally, machines are used to exert a minimum effort for maximum results. Goldberg’s inventions became so widely known that Webster Dictionary added the term “Rube Goldberg” to its listings, defining it as “accomplishing by extremely complex, roundabout means what seemingly could be done simply.”
You can check out some examples on the web - http://www.rube-goldberg.com.
To help with the challenge we are asking for donations of the following:
toilet paper rolls
paper towel rolls
wrapping paper rolls
Dixie cups
pipe cleaners
ping-pong balls
rubber bands
3 x 5 index cards
old game pieces that might be helpful
other items - use your imagination!
In addition to all of this - we will be meeting with our buddies from Mrs. Wold's class to learn about the Lunar New Year.
While I enjoyed my time with my own family - I really missed the kids!! It is nice to be back.
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