Rube Goldberg

Rube Goldberg Machine

State Objective: such as putting a coin in a cup

5 events (later add more)

use simple machines (incline plane, pulleys, wheels, axles)

store materials in bin: set up and then take down

require video to be posted to web site. Contains explanation of steps on system and in action video

Ideas to include into your system:

Robots

Balloon powered car

electromagnetic crane

Mouse Trap Vehicle

Wind Turbine

Magnets, circuits

List of materials

Axle

Twist ties

String

cardboard

make “T” frames for support of axis turning and more

Paint paddles

pipe cleaners

cups

tape

marbles

encourage the use of prior projects

mouse trap

various stands for projects

empty cereal boxes