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Rube Goldberg machines with paper!
Get innovative with simple supplies!
Step-by-step instructions for engineering chain reaction sequences using paper, tape, scissors (and a few pennies for weight)
Flip a Coin
Enjoy your favorite snack with this Rube Goldberg style Snack Hat. Create ramps, chutes and funnels. Grab some paper, tape, scissors and a snack!
Unique Projects
Create a coin flipping machine with just paper, tape, scissors and a few coins. Create a variety of mechanisms. Build a sturdy base, large and small ramps, a barrier release mechanism and a catapult to flip a coin.
Make a cup of tea Rube Goldberg-style. This Paper Rube Goldberg Instruction Packet guides you through creating a variety of mechanisms. Create mechanisms that slide, flip, swing and knock. All you need is paper, tape, scissors, pennies (or similar weights), and of course your favorite tea!
The books
Visit www.rubegoldberg.org for lessons
Illustration by Ed Steckley.
Used with permission from the Rube Goldberg Institute
Rube Goldberg adjective
Rube Gold·berg | \ ˈrüb-ˈgōl(d)-ˌbərg \
: accomplishing by complex means what seemingly could be done simply
Rube Goldberg adjective
Rube Gold·berg | \ ˈrüb-ˈgōl(d)-ˌbərg \
: accomplishing by complex means what seemingly could be done simply
Rube Goldberg adjective
Rube Gold·berg | \ ˈrüb-ˈgōl(d)-ˌbərg \
: accomplishing by complex means what seemingly could be done simply
Illustration by Ed Steckley.
Used with permission from the Rube Goldberg Institute
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