Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor. In 1931, the Merriam-Webster dictionary adopted the phrase “Rube Goldberg” as an adjective which means accomplishing something simple through complicated means. You can read more about Rube Goldberg on the Wonderopolis site.
Check out some of his cartoons and inventions.
Try out the websites below. The virtual Rube Goldberg machines have many different parts that create a chain reaction to complete the task. Can you make them work?
Imagine how much time and planning, not to mention mistakes and failures, must have gone into the making of this music video:
Check out Audri, his Rube Goldberg machine, and his determination and grit! What can you learn from him and his attitude?