Rube Goldberg Challenge- 4th and 5th Grade

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Thank you for your interest in this GT Enrichment Group for the 2021-2022 school year.

What is the “Rube Goldberg Challenge”? Students transform everyday materials into a wacky innovative machine that accomplishes the given task. However, instead of just “solving” the problem, students are charged with making the solution as complicated and convoluted as possible. By designing and building the machine, students incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts into their creations.

Who: Anyone who is interested must complete an application . *Due to the nature of this project, students will be selected based on the application process.

This group will meet during the following times weekly:
Grade 4: Wednesdays from 11:40-12:40 (during lunch and recess.)
Grade 5: Mondays from 11:40-12:40 (during lunch and recess.)

**Please note: this seminar is work intensive and will last through the spring. Students will be expected to design and build a functioning machine, as well as complete a written piece. Meeting times may have to increase as the due date (TBD) approaches.

Questions? Email Mrs. Melissa Bianchi (G/T Resource Teacher) Melissa_Bianchi@hcpss.org

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First and Last Name *

Grade *

4th- Meet Wednesdays from 11:40-12:40 during lunch and recess

5th-Meet Fridays from 11:40-12:40 during lunch and recess

Homeroom Teacher *

Group Expectations

This group will take place during recess/lunch once a week. You are expected to attend and participate in each weekly session. In addition, at times, work for the group may need to be completed outside of the regularly scheduled times. Students should use their Canvas inbox and let the teacher know if they will be unable to attend a meeting.

As our work will build off of what we complete in previous weeks, if a student misses two unexcused seminar classes they may be asked to step down from the group.

Students are expected to exhibit proper behavior to include, but not limited to, the HCPSS Code of Conduct and expectations established by our school.

I have read the expectations and understand what is expected of me. *

I understand the expectations.

I still have questions about what is expected to participate in seminars.

I understand that I will be meeting during Lunch and Recess once a week *

Yes- I am excited to meet during Lunch and Recess once a week.

No- I am not going to attend the group during Lunch and Recess.

I am available on the day this seminar is offered *

Yes

No- If you're not available, please tell us what your conflict is so we can try to work with you.

Other:

What is your level of perseverance when a task is challenging on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the highest. Please give an example. *

Describe yourself as a teammate… *

Are you flexible when something doesn’t go your way? Explain. *

Why do you want to be in this group? *

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