Create Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
A Rube Goldberg machine, named after the American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain-reaction machine that uses purposely overcomplicated methods to accomplish a simple task. You can make your own by creating a series of simple machines like ramps, levers and pulleys!
You will need:
Supplies:
- Variety of household objects like cups, string, blocks, wood, foam
- Ping-pong ball
Tools: (use with a grown-up’s permission)
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
