Model various mechanisms used in inventions and innovations.

Modeling should include

• defining mechanism as a mechanical part of a device
• defining linkage mechanism as a machine or tool that redirects motion
• using physical tools and/or simulations.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is an example of a tool or device that uses a linkage mechanism?
• What types of energy and forces are used in mechanisms?
• How are mechanisms in a Rube Goldberg machine used?
• How does making a model of an intended invention/innovation assist with the design process?
• How does one know whether a model is effectively representing the intended invention/innovation?

Teacher Resource:

• Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements Links to an external site. by Henry T. Brown
• A Complete Guide To Linkage Mechanisms: What They Are, Types and Uses Links to an external site.