Crazy Contraptions Activity - 10 Pack

• Grades: 4+
• Activity Guide PDF
• NGSS Alignment PDF

Highlights:

Gears turn, lifting a lever, releasing a marble, igniting a chain-reaction of learning and fun as kids design their own Rube Goldberg-inspired Crazy Contraptions! Kids will explore simple machines like never before, easily connecting them, customizing them, and repositioning them on TeacherGeek’s unique new contraption base. Just slide the machines in and out of position! Done with the activity? The bases and machines are easy to store for use year-after-year. It's the simplest way to craft the craziest contraptions!

What kind of contraption will you build? Crazy Contraptions is a thought provoking activity that engages students in the design and construction of exciting and innovative Rube Goldberg style mechanisms. The comprehensive Crazy Contraptions Activity Guide facilitates the conceptualization, understanding and application of simple and complex machines. Utilize the template for a standard frame on chipboard or another surface, or set your contraption on a 12"x12" wood base with drilled slots, perfect for connector strips.

Standard Alignments: 

NGSS Aligned

What’s Included:

• (40) Connector Strip
• (40) Dowel -30 cm (12 in) 
• (60) Dowel - 15 cm (6 in) 
• (60) Dowel - 13 cm (5 in)
• (60) Dowel -10 cm (4 in) 
• (120) Dowel -8 cm (3 in)
• (40) Hole Plate
• (60) Perpendicular Block 
• (20) Slide Stop 
• (50) Screw- #10 x 25mm
• (40) Small Rubber Band
• (10) String
• (10) Portion Cup 
• (40) Chipboard Ramp
• (10) Bouncy Ball
• (10) Wonder Wire Roll
• (10) Mixed Gear Set (4 Gears) 

Special Notes and Considerations:

• Screw Driver (Required) 
• Slip Joint Piliers (optional) 
• Multi-Cutter (optional) 
• Reamer (optional) 
• Mini Hammer (optional) 

Other Supplies 

• Scissors 
• Tape
• Recycling Bin Material (optional -to incorporate into your designs)