Rube Goldberg MachineThe Task A Rube Goldberg Machine is any complex contraption that uses a chain reaction to perform a simple task.Rube Goldberg was a famous cartoonist, author and inventor!

Step 1 Start at the End!Choose the simple task that you want to achieveFor example… turn off a light, open a door, pop a balloon, get a ball in a bucket/cup.Be creative and uniqueStep 2 Brainstorm and make you planWhat are going to be your steps to get to your finale.Maybe you will use books as dominoes, use a ball and some pipe, use magnets and toy cars!Make your plan out on a piece of paper.It can be as big as you want - maybe start upstairs and finish downstairs.Step 3 Make your plan a realityFollow your plan and put all your pieces in place.Ask your family for help and ideas if you’re stuck!Step 4 Try it Out!It will take more than one try to get your machine to work.Trial and Error is key.Keep making little changes to your design.Make sure to VIDEO the finished product so we all can see!!!Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHwDf8njVfohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkiU9LluUiwAlso link to the website which explains everything in details:https://tinkerlab.com/engineering-kids-rube-goldberg-machine/