Rube Goldberg US

Our goal will be to build an incredibly complex machine designed to take many steps to complete a simple task.  Remember the game Mousetrap?  We’ll follow the same model, but on a much larger scale and with an amazing array of everyday materials that can be adapted for anything but their intended use.  Students will learn some basic principles of mechanics and simple and complex machines, as well as be introduced to the use of workshop tools.  Requirements are a wild imagination and a willingness to experiment and create many spectacular failures before eventually finding success.

Hybrid Possible

Conditions permitting this project will be on campus for one day.  However, participants will be able to complete this project in an online format. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact Joey Pauley, Project Week Director, at jpauley@overlake.org