STEAM Activities Page

RUBE WORKS APP

Rube Goldberg was a cartoon animator who made drawings of absurd, humorous, and elaborate contraptions to do a very simple thing like make orange juice, open the garage door, or like the self-operating napkin above.  This app celebrates his work by giving the owner of the app the opportunity to assemble the contraptions themselves.  For instance on a particular level, one is thrown into a particular predicament and given the supplies to assemble the contraption.  The app gives the player clues, but it is a serious exercise in trial and error as you complete initial testing of the contraption as it moves from steps A - G.  Once the player has completed a successful contraption they are wicked off to another scenario.  This is a great app for developing problem solving skills.  

PIXAR IN A BOX SERIES OF LESSONS


​"PIXAR IN A BOX" is a series of lessons and videos brought to you by the people of Disney, Pixar, and the Khan Academy.  This is a great resource for kids and we will be addressing it within the STEAM components of class. But if you want to go ahead and research and learn more, then hit the green button below to witness all the math we do everyday put into an exciting and rewarding career choice.

Index Card Tower Challenge
Students had to make the tallest tower out of index cards and 4 feet of tape.
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INDEX CARD TOWER CHALLENGE WINNERS

Hoop Glider Challenge
With straws, tape, and index cards, students created hoop gliders and threw them for distance.
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HOOP GLIDER CHALLENGE WINNERS

PVC Pipe Puzzle Challenge
Students disassembled the puzzle and then were told to reassemble to look like the original.
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PVC PIPE PUZZLE CHALLENGE WINNERS

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