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