Curated OER
Simple/Complex Machines
Young scholars make a simple machine. In this physics lesson, students learn about six types of simple machines and the purpose of each and brainstorm examples of simple and complex machines in the classroom. Young scholars create a...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Modern Day Pyramids
Students investigate the ways in which ancient technologies - six types of simple machines and combinations - are used to construct modern buildings. As they work together to solve a design problem (designing and building a modern...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: External Combustion Engines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what a combustion engine is, its purpose, and how it works.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah State Office of Education: Rube Goldberg Activity
Contains a description, pictures, and a video of a Rube Goldberg machine in action. Also describes an activity to build a 20 step Rube Goldberg Machine.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Rube Goldberg
This article from Massachusetts Institute of Technology describes Rube Goldberg's work as a cartoonist.