Learning Intention
- To learn how simple machines can be combined into a complex Rube Goldberg device
Worksheets
Notes
Rube Goldberg was a 20th century American cartoonist who drew elaborate contraptions that perform a single (often useless) task. These are now known as Rube Goldberg devices, or machines. Honda made an elaborate Rube Goldberg device using many of the parts of one of their cars.
Honda – The Cog HD (2:01)
Magnets and Marbles (4:05 – watch first 2:00 only)