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Inspiration for this project by Tinkering Studio: https://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/marble-machines
To build your own Marble Machine: PDF HERE from Exploratorium
Training: Not required
Age Requirement: Any Age
Reservation of time: First come First Serve
Materials
Materials
- Peg Board
- Wooden Dowels
- Clothes Pins
- Marbles
- Two-Hole Straps
- Cove Moulding
- Funnel
- Corrugated Plastic pipe
- Other Materials
Overview
Overview
Makers will learn how to:
- work in collaborative groups to contribute to concept understanding
- Apply the iterative process through testing and failure
- Test and apply concepts in physics: force, motion, inertia, etc
Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
Splinters - Wood may crack or fray. Please inform staff or facilitator if splintered objects found.
Procedures:
Procedures:
Resources for Facilitating/ supporting a Marble Machine Activity: HERE (coming soon)
Build a Marble Machine based on the challenges below:
Build a Marble Machine based on the challenges below:
- Top to bottom as S L O W L Y as possible.
- Make the Marble change direction as many times as possible
- Make the marble go up-hill
- Create a pully system for the marble
Building Tips
Building Tips
Place Pegs through Both sides of pegboard
Use Two-Hole Straps to hold object
Use Clothes-Pins to support Marble machine
Use Tape to connect or hold building objects
Share your amazing marble run on Trello - LINK HERE
Share your amazing marble run on Trello - LINK HERE
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