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Rube Goldberg Machines Day 1. Do Now: Look at the cartoon and make at least three observations. . “Rube” Goldberg (Reuben). 1883-1970 American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, inventor. Received a Pulitzer Prize for political cartooning (1984) Founded National Cartoonist Society.
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Rube Goldberg Machines Day 1 Do Now: Look at the cartoon and make at least three observations.
“Rube” Goldberg (Reuben) 1883-1970 American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, inventor. Received a Pulitzer Prize for political cartooning (1984) Founded National Cartoonist Society
Rube Goldberg Machine Complex Machine to perform a simple task:
Honda Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ve4M4UsJQo
Another (homemade) device: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrCb_fNmSTA
Stand Up Design: Link: http://www.mousetrapcontraptions.com/cool-machines-3.html
Available Materials: Cardboard Straws Tape Balloons (for the finale) Marbles/Balls Spoons/Forks/Knives String Plastic Tubes Scissors Stapler Tacks Index Cards Glue Plastic Bottles