One fun STEM activity your kids or teens can do is to build a Rube Goldberg machine.
A Rube Goldberg machine is a contraption that performs a simple task in a complicated and crazy way. It can be built from items you have around the house and is fun to do.
I have two types of articles today that will get your kids started building one of these machines. One is directed towards you, the adult, and the other is written for your kids.
Check them all out and get your kids started making their own crazy Rube Goldberg contraption.
How to Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
Rube Goldberg Machine for Kids on That After School Life – This article provides background on Rube Goldberg and his machines as well as tips for helping kids build their own versions.
Engineering Kids | Rube Goldberg Machine on Tinker Lab – Watch videos, get a printable supply list, and read tips for success in this post.
Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine on Connections Academy – You’ll find links to videos, lists of ideas and materials, example pictures, and other helps in this post.
The Rube Goldberg Challenge on Club SciKidz – This Rube Goldberg STEM challenge is directed at kids. It includes videos and tips for building a machine. I suggest you look it over and decide if it would be helpful for your kids.
How to Make a Rube Goldberg Machine on Boys’ Life – This is a how-to that kids can read to learn how to make their own contraption. Check it out to see if it will help your kids.
Do you have some tips for helping kids build a Rube Goldberg machine? Feel free to share them in the comment section.
More help on this site with teaching STEM:
- Tips on How to Add STEM to Your Homeschool
- YouTube Channels with STEM Activities
- Free Blank STEM Challenge Worksheets for Almost Any Activity (In the Membership Area)
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