Lesson: 20V 2SA Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge

Submitted by Randy Steele on 29 May, 2020 - 16:56
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Check out this page to learn about Rube Goldberg Machines and see examples built without robots or motors:

https://creativiteach.me/2015/07/08/legos-rube-goldberg-and-science-fun/

This video show a motorized Rube Goldberg Machine for moving balls around called the Great Ball Contraption:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWd3vgLaA_M

Challenge: Work with other teams to create your own Rube Goldberg Machine or Great Ball Contraption.

Unfortunately, you won't have enough time (or parts) to build this insane ball machine:

https://youtu.be/sUtS52lqL5w

Education Level: 
Upper Elementary
Middle School
Scope & Sequence: 
Mathematics
HW Platform: 
EV3
SW Platform: 
EV3-G
Interactivity Style: 
Active
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2SA Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge