Team:Family/contraption makers

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Family/contraption makers
Person Responsible Solata10
Status idea
Type activity
Age groups
  • 6-9 year
  • 9-12 year
Date and Time Sunday at unknown time
Budget Required 0
Budget Granted None (yet)
Comments


make some simple rube goldberg machines, show some simple principles to build them like: - using a slope - using a lever - using a screw - using an anchor

then split kids in groups (5-8 per table) and ask them to solve a simple puzzle (like put a ball in the goal) using as many steps they can imagine.

Dependencies

  • TODO: Other teams needed?

Materials required

  • Dominoes (10 per table) or something similar
  • ping pong balls (5 per table)
  • plastic rulers (5 per table)
  • string
  • silver tape
  • wooden sticks (like for icecream or sth)
  • plastic spoons or similar
  • plastic cups
  • marbles
  • cardboard
  • scissors
  • plastic bottles

Materials arranged

Who will provide them, and when?

  • None

Status

  • TODO: Buildlog...

Howto: Buildup

  • TODO: Where to get the stuff from?
  • TODO: How many volunteers are required?
  • How much time is required?

1 - 2 hours

  • Provide instructions on how to set up the installation on the event site.

multiple tables, so kids can form groups around them and try to build their machines.

Howto: Teardown

  • TODO: Throw/give away?
  • TODO: How many volunteers are required?
  • TODO: How much time is required?