The Idea
Rube Goldberg: "A comically involved, complicated invention, laboriously contrived to perform a simple operation." (Webster's New World Dictionary)
For us, it's a simple equation:
For us, it's a simple equation:
A SERIOUS CHALLENGE + FUN + TEAMWORK = ST. LUKE'S 4TH ANNUAL RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE!
The Task
It's time to bring out the architect/inventor/dreamer/builder in you—your Rube Goldberg machine must achieve this simple, yet monumental task:
Water a Plant
The Team
Each team must have 4 people, in any combination of current St. Luke’s students, parents/grandparents, faculty members, or alumni.
Competition & Awards
Machine setup will take place on Wednesday, April 29 in the Middle School Gym, with competition and judging that afternoon immediately after school. Competitors will run and display their machines to the community in an after-school expo on Thursday, April 30, and the winners will be announced in school on Friday, May 1.
The Details
Click the links below to download specific guidelines for constructing your Rube Goldberg machine and to find out how your machine will be judged.
Registration
Details for the 2016 Rube Goldberg Competition - to be announced.
Questions? Ask an Expert!
Want to know some first-hand tips and ideas from one of last year's winners? Chemistry teacher Sally Welsh can help answer any questions about the process—just click to send an email to Ms. Sally Welsh.
Rube Goldberg 2015 Competition Highlights
The Making of a Very Cool Rube Goldberg Machine
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 35 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Center for Leadership builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
