Virtual Task: Rube Goldberg
“Have a great pile of junk and a great imagination!”
Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s Granddaughter
Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s Granddaughter
Elements should (be):
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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:
aka REQUIREMENTS
-OPTIONAL: (If you want to join in on the national Bar of Soap Challenge, check out these requirements: BAR OF SOAP CHALLENGE).
-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.
-OPTIONAL: (If you want to join in on the national Bar of Soap Challenge, check out these requirements: BAR OF SOAP CHALLENGE).
-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
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
