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Outcomes

• Pupils develop their teamwork and communication skills

Specification References

Starter

• “Rube Goldberg” video

Main Body of Lesson

• Pupils design and create a machine to measure a period of 60 seconds
• (Prepare pupils for planetarium visit if required)

Plenary

• Pupils demonstrate devices

Homework

• Complete Alien Planet project

Additional Information

Resources Required

• Rube Goldberg video, various craft supplies for devices

Textbook References

Website References

Skills Addressed

• Practical skills, teamwork, communication

Safety/Hazards

• Various depending on equipment used-

* water; dangers regarding plugs on desks
* knifes & scissors;
* sand can cause slippery surfaces

Notes