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Virtual Task: Rube Goldberg

“Have a great pile of junk and a great imagination!”
Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s Granddaughter

Elements should (be):


  • Funny
  • Tell a story
  • Use everyday objects
  • Well-constructed
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​The main requirement for this task is to
HAVE FUN!!!
Remember, it is not meant to be EASY but instead challenging,
engaging, and create a feeling of accomplishment when finished!
Since this is a virtual task, you are encouraged to enlist the help
​of your family!!!

How to captivate your audience:

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 aka REQUIREMENTS
-OPTIONAL: (If you want to join in on the national Bar of Soap Challenge, check out these requirements: BAR OF SOAP CHALLENGE).
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SKETCH a plan! (You will need to take a picture of your sketch and upload  it to the final Google Form submission.)
- Create a fully functional Rube Goldberg consisting of 10-20 STEPS -lasts less than 2 minutes.  (Start small and grow it!)
-It must all be in ONE take!!!! You cannot cut pieces of videos and put them together!

-Use your given "random object"
-Your machine must COMPLETE A TASK (List of Past Tasks for ideas- not limited to these ideas! Be creative!)
-NAME your Finished Project! Name your team! 
-RECORD your Rube Goldberg from start to finish. (You may add music, sound effects, commentary, or anything else during this less than 2 MINUTE recording.)
-Upload your video to YouTube (create an UNLISTED video so it will only be viewable to those with a direct link. Name your video: TEAM NAME: MACHINE NAME.  In details, please indicate what your required object was and any other details you want to share).  Watch THIS TUTORIAL now.
-Fill out this Google Form. Watch THIS TUTORIAL on how to add your unlisted YouTube video link.

Helpful Hints & Websites

Rube Goldberg Official Website
Bar of Soap Challenge
Rube Goldberg Bio
Fun Sound Effect Ideas

Some fun examples to get your mind 'rolling':
Joseph's Machines

Mr. Nowak's 4th Grade Class Projects
Dog Bowl
Lemonade
Sample Sketch
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