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Rube Goldberg Machine

A complex machine that performs a simple task!

lever/pulley/incline plane/screw/wedge/wheel & Axle

The Toothpaste Dispenser

 

Design Project:

Create your own Rube Goldberg Machine!

  1. In groups, identify what problem you want to solve - see example above - the toothpaste dispenser
  2. research:
    • What is a Rube Goldberg Machine
    • What are the 6 simple machines
  3. rough sketch at least three possible solutions
  4. in your group, vote for the best solution
  5. build a model of your design on paper
  6. "test" your design by asking another group to step through machine
  7. redesign any flaws
  8. Present Invention to Class